Numerous clinical studies have established that angiotensin II receptor blockers are effective as antihypertensive therapy and are well tolerated. Studies demonstrate that adding an angiotensin II ...

A recent study suggests that a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication, known as angiotensin receptor blockers ...

Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro-Phe-His-Leu Angiotensin I Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro-Phe Angiotensin II David W. Cushman In 1967, John Vane, a consultant at The Squibb Institute for Medical Research ...

Role of the RAAS in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure ACE inhibitors have no effect on angiotensin II formed by alternate pathways. In contrast, ARBs would be expected to inhibit the biologic ...

The dual-action agent LCZ696 blocks the angiotensin II receptor (via a valsartan moiety) and inhibits neprilysin (via an AHU377 moiety). In a phase II trial, this drug “demonstrated superior ...