Meta-analysis of large outcome trials of angiotensin receptor blockers in hypertension.

Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 37 - 43
Published: Jan 1, 2006
Abstract
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), also known as sartans, block the activation of angiotensin type 1 receptors and have a recognised role in the treatment of heart failure and nephropathy. Since 2002, there have been three major outcome trials of ARBs in hypertension. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of ARB on major outcomes. Randomised controlled trials of ARBs in hypertensive subjects with an average follow-up of at least...
Paper Details
Title
Meta-analysis of large outcome trials of angiotensin receptor blockers in hypertension.
Published Date
Jan 1, 2006
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
37 - 43
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