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Topic: Angiotensin


  
  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Renin-angiotensin system
Angiotensin I is then converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is found mainly in lung capillaries.
Angiotensin I may have some minor activity, but angiotensin II is more potent.
Alternatively, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) can be used to prevent angiotensin II from acting on angiotensin receptors.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Renin-angiotensin_system   (476 words)

  
 angiotensin-receptor blocker - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
ARB reduces hospitalizations, CV mortality in heart failure.(Special report: ESC coverage)(European Society of Cardiology)(angiotensin receptor blocker candesartan evaluated)
Landmark Study Shows ATACAND(R) Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Diminished LV Function; ATACAND is the first angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) shown to reduce chronic heart failure (CHF) hospital admissions in patients with heart failure, when given together with conventional therapy.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Standard CHF Therapy.(congestive heart failure)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-angtnsnrcp.asp   (269 words)

  
 wnbc.com - Health Encyclopedia - Hypertension
Treatment may occur at home with close supervision by the health care provider, or may occur in the hospital.
Medications may include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or alpha blockers.
Medications such as hydralazine, minoxidil, diazoxide, or nitroprusside may be required if the blood pressure is very high.
www.wnbc.com /encyclopedia/6860213/detail.html   (1027 words)

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