Effect of valsartan and captopril in rabbit carotid injury. Possible involvement of bradykinin in the antiproliferative action of the renin-angiotensin blockade
The effects of the specific angiotensin II (Ang II) AT 1 receptor blocker valsartan on events related to restenosis were investigated in rabbits after common carotid balloon injury. Six animals were given valsartan from two days prior to injury until 14 days post-injury. Three control groups (n=6 in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2001-03-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3317/jraas.2001.003 |