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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Main Authors: Chuang Yao-Chen, Wu Ming-Shiou, Su Yi-Kai, Fang Kwang-Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
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Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/66