Clinical Evidence for the Cardiovascular Benefits of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Targeting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), specifically the effector peptide angiotensin II (Ang II), represents a major opportunity for slowing the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and, in turn, reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality. Inhibition of angiotensin-conve...

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Main Authors: Georg Nickenig, Jan östergren, Harry Struijker-Boudier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2006-03-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:http://jra.sagepub.com/content/7/1_suppl/1.full.pdf