Resumen

LIMA, Marcos M et al. Sistema Renina Angiotensina Y Riesgo Cardio-Metabólico. Rev. Venez. Endocrinol. Metab. [online]. 2010, vol.8, n.1, pp.3-10. ISSN 1690-3110.

In the past few years the classical concept of the reninangiotensin system has experienced substantial changes. The identification of the new components of the reninangiotensin system have contributed to switch our understanding about its function in physiological situations and in several diseases. In this review we will focus on the role of this endocrine system in the cardiometabolic risk.

Palabras clave : Renin-angiotensin system; angiotensin II; hypertension; diabetes.