Angiotensin II (AT-II)-Receptor Antagonists are Reviewed. Research focused on blocking the renin- angiotensin system (RAS) led to the discovery of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ...

A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center suggests that people starting treatment for high blood pressure may benefit ...

Role of the RAAS in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure ACE inhibitors have no effect on angiotensin II formed by alternate pathways. In contrast, ARBs would be expected to inhibit the biologic ...

KOLs interviewed by GlobalData think that semaglutide can be a treatment option for non-diabetic CKD patients whose kidney ...

The improved engagement with HF patients intended to optimize GDMT was very modest, but did lead to increased use of MRAs.

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People taking medications for high blood pressure may need to think twice before using ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter ...

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time). In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, Real Time’s EVP of Health System Solutions, to ...

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Health systems are turning to advanced practice provider care to increase capacity and patient access. Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics said that nurse practitioners are the fastest ...

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