We’ll look at the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) and its impact on different tissues in the body with an emphasis on the brain. Find out how RAAS activation damages your body and what to do about it.
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Hello Dr Vyvyanelo,
I observed for all people in my family after talking COVID vaccine all experienced higher blood pressure by up to 10. to 15 points for following 3 months. Is it reported by others? Is it due to RAAS ?
Hello Dr Vyvyanelo,
I observed for all people in my family after talking COVID vaccine all experienced higher blood pressure by up to 10. to 15 points for following 3 months. Is it reported by others? Is it due to RAAS ?
Kind Regards
Vivek
Just saw this, Vivek! I do think this is related to RAAS activation. (Very astute of you to notice the BP rise). As I pointed out in my episode, this is a positive feedback loop, which makes it difficult to treat. The study here refers mostly to systemic RAAS, I believe, but it is one of several that have noted increase in BP after COVID infection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9260192/#:~:text=Accordingly%2C%20the%20present%20study%20showed,short%20term%20follow%2Dup%20period.