Angiotensin renin aldosterone hypertension: The RAAS (rennin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) is involved in regulating blood volume and vascular resistance and an imbalance of any of these components can cause high blood pressure. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Angiotensin renin aldosterone hypertension is available below.
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