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Do beta blockers lower the activity of aldosterone in the same way that angiotensin receptor blockers do (indirectly via cascade)? which agent has a stronger lowering effect on aldosterone?

Q: do beta blockers lower the activity of aldosterone in the same way that angiotensin receptor blockers do (indirectly via cascade)? which agent has a stronger lowering effect on aldosterone?

: Beta blockers do not lower the activity of aldosterone.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Beta blockers do not lower the activity of aldosterone.

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

Do beta blockers lower the activity of aldosterone in the same way that angiotensin receptor blockers do (indirectly via cascade)? which agent has a stronger lowering effect on aldosterone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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