Tall order: Losartan looks promising in Marfan syndrome
The lead investigator for the COMPARE study says, since blood-pressure lowering is already recommended in this group, losartan could be recommended to these patients. (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - September 2, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Diabetics Taking Certain Blood Pressure Drugs At Lower Risk Of Heart Disease
Two drugs, telmisartan and valsartan, which are used to reduce blood pressure in people with diabetes, are associated with a lower risk of hospitalization for heart attack, stroke or heart failure, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). For people with type 2 diabetes, disease-related vascular illnesses are the main causes of death. Angiotensin-receptor blockers including telmisartan, valsartan, candesartan, irbesartan and losartan, are generally used interchangeably to control blood pressure... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hypertension Source Type: news
