Abstract
Patients with type 2 diabetes are at enhanced risk for macro- and microvascular complications. Albuminuria and/or reduced kidney function further enhances the vascular risk. We initiated the Aliskiren Trial in Type 2 Diabetes Using Cardio-Renal Endpoints (ALTITUDE). Aliskiren, a novel direct renin inhibitor, which lowers plasma renin activity, may thereby provide greater cardio-renal protection compared with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) alone.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Vol/bind | 13 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 387-93 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 1470-3203 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |