Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in the elderly: rational use of aliskiren in managing hypertension

Karl AndersenDepartment of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Landspitali University Hospital, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, IcelandAbstract: The overall purpose of hypertension treatment is 2-fold. First, patients often have symptoms that are related to their high blood pressure and although sub...

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Main Author: Karl Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-03-01
Series:Clinical Interventions in Aging
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system-in-the-elderly-rational-use-of-al-peer-reviewed-article-CIA