Comparative effect of olmesartan and candesartan on lipid metabolism and renal function in patients with hypertension: a retrospective observational study

Comparative effect of olmesartan and candesartan on lipid metabolism and renal function in patients with hypertension: a retrospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), including olmesartan and candesartan, are widely used antihypertensive agents. Many clinical studies have demonstrated that ARBs have organ-protecting effects, e.g., cardioprotection, vasculop...

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Main Authors: Nakayama Tomohiro, Takahashi Yasuo, Nishida Yayoi, Soma Masayoshi, Asai Satoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
olmesartan
candesartan
lipid metabolism
renal function
retrospective observational study
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/74

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