AT1-blockers in the treatment of hypertension
Widimský, J.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 55(9): 841-844
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 19785386 Document Number: 637795
Angiotensin receptor antagonists (AT1-blockers) are considered as one of the major classes of antihypertensive drugs suitable for monotherapy as well as for combination treatment. Mechanisms of antihypertensive effects of AT1-blockers are discussed altogether with the results of large clinical trials and indication in hypertension.