Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitor Usage and Age-Related Macular Degeneration among Hypertensive Patients: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005–2008
Purpose. To assess whether renin-angiotensin system inhibitor (RASI) utilization is associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) prevalence among hypertensive patients. Methods. A US population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted. 3,023 hypertensive participants aged 40 years and ol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Ophthalmology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4252031 |