In a Subgroup of High-Risk Asians, Telmisartan Was Non-Inferior to Ramipril and Better Tolerated in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Events

Background and Objectives: Results of the recently published ONTARGET study (The Ongoing Telmisartan Alone and in Combination with Ramipril Global Endpoint Trial) showed that telmisartan (80 mg/day) was non-inferior to ramipril (10 mg/day) in reducing cardiovascular events. Clinicians in Asia doubt...

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Main Authors: Chaithiraphan, S (Author), Chen, JH (Author), Dans, AL (Author), Gao, P (Author), Jae-Hyung, K (Author), Jun, Z (Author), Liu, LS (Author), Teo, K (Author), Yusoff, K (Author), Yusuf, S (Author)
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Language:English
Series:PLOS ONE
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