Pilot study of losartan for pulmonary hypertension in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Morbidity in COPD results from a combination of factors including hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension, in part due to pulmonary vascular remodelling. Animal studies suggest a role of angiotensin II and acute studies in man concur....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-08-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/88 |