Sartans (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers): Advice for New Patients

Sartans, also known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), are a newer class of medications used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).  These drugs work by blocking the effects of a hormone called angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to constrict and raise blood pressure. By preventing this constriction, sartans allow blood vessels to relax […]

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