PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Rizzo, Toni
ED  - Ferrario, Carlos M.
TI  - Implications of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade in the Progression of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
DP  - 2012 Oct 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 12--13
VI  - 12
IP  - 12
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/12/12.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/12/12.full
AB  - Atherosclerosis is caused by the combined effect of lipid infiltration and inflammatory cytokine activation in large and medium arterial walls. A direct correlation exists between coronary heart disease, vascular disease, and atherosclerosis with risk thresholds starting at very low or normal risk factor levels. This article discusses the angiotensin receptor blockade, as well how to target the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system for atherosclerotic vascular disease, vascular remodeling, and hypertension.