Vnitr Lek 2009, 55(9):841-844

AT1-blockers in the treatment of hypertension

J. Widimský jr.
Centrum pro hypertenzi III. interní kliniky 1. lékařské fakulty UK a VFN Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Štěpán Svačina, DrSc., MBA

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.

Keywords: AT1-blockers; hypertension; treatment

Received: June 29, 2009; Published: September 1, 2009  Show citation

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