Modulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system for the secondary prevention of stroke
Sokol SI, Portnay EL, Curtis JP, Nelson MA, Hebert PR, Setaro JF, Foody JM. Modulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system for the secondary prevention of stroke. Neurology 2004, 63: 208-213. PMID: 15277610, DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000130360.21618.d0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAnimalsBrainChronic DiseaseDouble-Blind MethodDrug Evaluation, PreclinicalEndothelium, VascularFibrinolysisHemostasisHumansInflammationMiddle AgedNerve RegenerationRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRatsReceptor, Angiotensin, Type 1Receptor, Angiotensin, Type 2Renin-Angiotensin SystemSecondary PreventionStrokeTreatment OutcomeConceptsRenin angiotensin aldosterone systemRAAS modulationRecurrent strokeAldosterone systemCerebrovascular eventsStroke preventionSecondary preventionACE inhibitorsCerebrovascular diseaseAngiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker therapiesBlood pressure-independent mechanismsMajor public health concernReceptor blocker therapyRecurrent cerebrovascular eventsRecurrent stroke preventionAngiotensin aldosterone systemBlood pressure reductionSecondary stroke preventionRecurrent cardiac eventsPressure-independent mechanismsVascular structural changesOngoing clinical trialsNew treatment strategiesPublic health concernBlocker therapy