Term: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-25

Definition:

A therapeutic class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular risks.

Related terms 

• Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor Use
• Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
• Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (A2RAs)

References 

• Katz A, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R. Physician Integrated Network Baseline Evaluation: Linking Electronic Medical Records and Administrative Data. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] (View)