RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 Implications of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockade in the Progression of Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2012
FD SAGE Publications
VO 12
IS 12
SP 12
OP 13
DO 10.1177/155989771212005
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/12/12.abstract
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.