Expanded role for ARBs in cardiovascular and renal disease? Recent observations have far-reaching implications

Authors
Ramahi, TM
Citation
Tm. Ramahi, Expanded role for ARBs in cardiovascular and renal disease? Recent observations have far-reaching implications, POSTGR MED, 109(4), 2001, pp. 115-122
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00325481 → ACNP
Volume
109
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
115 - 122
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(200104)109:4<115:ERFAIC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are effective antihypertensive agen ts that act by selectively inhibiting the AT(1) subtype of the angiotensin II receptors. In this article, Dr Ramahi discusses the mechanisms of action for these medications and their potential role in the prevention and treat ment of chronic heart failure (CHF), atherosclerotic arterial disease, post -myocardial infarction state, and chronic renal failure.