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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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2010-10-01
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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 |