Effects of inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system on hypertension-induced target organ damage: clinical and experimental evidence

The dysregulation of renin-angiotensin-system (RAS) plays a pivotal role in hypertension and in the development of the related target organ damage (TOD). The main goal of treating hypertension is represented by the long-term reduction of cardiovascular (CV) risk. RAS inhibition either by angiotensi...

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Main Authors: Maria Rosaria De Luca, Daniela Sorriento, Domenico Massa, Valeria Valente, Federica De Luise, Emanuele Barbato, Carmine Morisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2021-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1570