Arterial Angiotensin Levels in Edematous Patients. ∗

Abstract

Summary and conclusion

Fifteen patients with generalized edema were studied for circulating angiotensin levels in arterial blood. Out of 10 patients with congestive heart failure, 9 had very high levels and 7 of the latter presented, after total or partial relief of edema, a very marked decrease in their angiotensin levels. One presented a rise and one showed no significant change. One of 2 patients with the nephrotic syndrome and one of 3 with cirrhosis of the liver had high arterial angiotensin levels.