renin-dependent (high or normal renin levels in relationship to sodium excretion) or vasoconstrictor and volume-dependent or salt-sensitive. The former group, representing 10%-30% of the essential ...

The study focused on why people with severe high blood pressure often develop thickened arteries and small blood vessels in ...

A reasonable strategy would be to stop the ACE inhibitor and start a diuretic. If the renin level is high, then it might be reasonable to add either a ß blocker or an angiotensin receptor antagonist.