A 28-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 2-month history of periodic severe headaches. He is 6’4″ and 175 pounds. Physical examination shows pes planus and arachnodactyly. CT of the abdomen confirms the diagnosis. Prior to surgical intervention, the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy for this patient will decrease which of the following?
Aldosterone binding to cell surface receptor
Aldosterone binding to intra-cytoplasmic receptor
Aldosterone synthesis
Angiotensin II synthesis
Heart rate
Peripheral vascular resistance
