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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?
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Beta blockers do not lower the activity of aldosterone.
Answered 1/23/2023
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