The renin-angiotensin system antagonism in the treatment of hypertension

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Bisognano J.D. [1 ]
Cody R.J. [1 ]
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[1] Divisions of Hypertension and Cardiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 3918 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Angiotensin; Renin; Candesartan; Telmisartan; Irbesartan;
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10.1007/s11906-999-0033-6
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The effective treatment of hypertension is associated with improved mortality and morbidity from diseases such as stroke, congestive heart failure, and renal failure. Use of medications that target the renin-angiotensin system for the treatment of hypertension can often achieve the desired decrease in blood pressure while causing a minimum of unwanted side effects. In this paper, the principles of the renin-angiotensin system antagonism are described. The approach to using these medications is discussed with special attention to specific indications as well as common side effects. Copyright © 1999 by Current Science Inc.
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