2nd Edition
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Current Perspectives
Edited By Mancia Giuseppe
Copyright 2006
232 Pages
41 B/W Illustrations
by
CRC Press
Since angiotensin II is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors and an important stimulus for the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal gland, the development of of angiotensin II inhibitors is an important step in regulating blood pressure. This class of drug is well-tolerated by pateints and these drugs have the added advantage over ACE inhibitors in that they are not associated with cough.... Read more
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Mancia Giuseppe
