Up-to-Date Aspects of Antihypertensive Therapy from the Viewpoint of Cardioand Nephroprotective Action: Olmesartan

Abstract

The literature data on possible optimization of the arterial hypertension management with organoprotective antihypertensive agents are reviewed. Olmesartan is one of the most thoroughly investigated agents blocking the receptors to angiotensin-II that shows antihypertensive effect and has cardiovaso- and nephroprotective as well as pleotropic properties. The use of Olmesartan is based on the principles of proof medicine.

Keywords

• arterial hypertension
• treatment
• optimization
• olmesartan