Journal article
Role of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
The investigators review the evidence of the potential role of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockers in delaying or preventing the onset and progression of diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease and the suggested mechanisms by which these agents exert their favorable metabolic and cardiovascular effects. Data from clinical trials suggest that RAS blockade not only reduces cardiovascular risk in patients with DM but also may prevent …
Authors
Braga MFB; Leiter LA
Journal
The American Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 104, No. 6, pp. 835–839
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
September 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.05.015
ISSN
0002-9149