Aliskiren, a Direct Renin Inhibitor, Improves Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients on Hemodialysis Independent of Antihypertensive Effect ∼ a Pilot Study∼

• Autori principali: Hidekazu Moriya (Autore), Shuzo Kobayashi (Autore), Takayasu Ohtake (Autore), Daimu Tutumi (Autore), Yasuhiro Mochida (Autore), Kunihiro Ishioka (Autore), Machiko Oka (Autore), Kyoko Maesato (Autore), Sumi Hidaka (Autore), Shosaku Nomura (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Karger Publishers, 2013-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Aims: Aliskiren inhibits the first step in the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and recently has been shown to modulate vascular diseases via RAS-dependent and independent pathways. This study aimed to determine the effect of aliskiren-associated direct renin inhibition on endothelial function in pati...