Obesity in CASE-J Study

Hirata, M.; Oba, K.; Ueshima, K.; Nakao, K.

Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 67(2): 404-407

2009


ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852
PMID: 19202919
Document Number: 635704
Obesity is closely associated with development of hypertension. Adipose tissue produces molecules of renin-angiotensin system, which contribute to metabolic as well as cardiovascular disorders that develop in obesity. CASE-J Study demonstrated the usefulness of angiotensin receptor blockade in preventing new onset diabetes in obese hypertensive patients.

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