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The renin angiotensin system in the development of cardiovascular disease: role of aliskiren in risk reduction
An association has been shown between plasma renin activity (PRA) and the risk of cardiovascular disease. There is also evidence that angiotensin II exerts detrimental effects on progression and instabilization of atherosclerotic plaque. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) can be inhibited through in...
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| Formato: | Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2008
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2605336/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19183745 |