New class of agents for treatment of hypertension: Focus on direct renin inhibition

Roberto Fogari, Annalisa ZoppiDepartment of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, ItalyAbstract: Aliskiren, the first orally active direct renin inhibitor, is an effective antihypertensive drug with distinctive characteristics, including good blockade of the renin-angiotensin syst...

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Main Authors: Roberto Fogari, Annalisa Zoppi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2010-10-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/new-class-of-agents-for-treatment-of-hypertension-focus-on-direct-reni-a5432