Clinical utility of valsartan in the treatment of hypertension in children and adolescents
Rossana Baracco, Gaurav KapurChildren’s Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USAAbstract: Valsartan is a potent antagonist of the type 1 angiotensin receptor (AT1). By blocking the actions of angiotensin II on the AT1, it inhibits vasoconstriction and synthesis of...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Patient Preference and Adherence |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/clinical-utility-of-valsartan-in-the-treatment-of-hypertension-in-chil-a6745 |