AT₁-blockers in the treatment of hypertension

Czech version

Authors: J. Widimský jr.
Authors‘ workplace: Centrum pro hypertenzi III. interní kliniky 1. lékařské fakulty UK a VFN Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Štěpán Svačina, DrSc., MBA
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2009; 55(9): 841-844
Category: 80th Birthday - prof. MUDr. Miloš Štejfa, DrSc., FESC

Overview

Angiotensin receptor antagonists (AT₁-blockers) are considered as one of the major classes of antihypertensive drugs suitable for monotherapy as well as for combination treatment. Mechanisms of antihypertensive effects of AT₁-blockers are discussed altogether with the results of large clinical trials and indication in hypertension.

Key words:
AT₁-blockers – hypertension – treatment

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