Effects of olmesartan on arterial stiffness in rats with chronic renal failure
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been suggested that the antioxidant properties of olmesartan (OLM), an angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT<sub>1</sub>R) blocker, contribute to renal protection rather than blood pressure lowering effects despite th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/66 |