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Aldosterone targets sodium retention from the kidneys. Rule of thumb in the body is, "Whereever sodium goes water follows." So, if you have aldosterone released it creates increased fluid retention. That then causes increased blood volume.
Increased blood volume=Increased blood pressure.
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