Alicia A. McDonough

  • Professor of Cell and Neurobiology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Office: (323) 442-1238

Expertise Summary

Expert on high blood pressure and its treatment

Expertise

  • kidneys and hypertension
  • effects of dietary potassium/sodium on blood pressure
  • potassium balance and the role of skeletal muscle
  • fluid and electrolyte homeostasis
  • renin angiotensin system
  • the use of cardiac glycosides (digitalis, digoxin) in congestive heart failure