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    Pathophysiology Essential Hypertension

    Health Encyclopedia: Renin

    Alternative Names

    Plasma renin activity; Random plasma renin; PRA


    Normal Values

    Normal values range from 1.9 to 3.7 ng/ml/hour. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.

    Note: ng/ml/hour = nanograms per milliliter per hour


    What abnormal results mean

    Higher-than-normal levels may indicate:

    • Addison's disease
    • Cirrhosis
    • Essential hypertension
    • Hemorrhage (bleeding)
    • Hypokalem...
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