Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

Question 1

What do angoitensin II receptor blockers do?

Answer 1

they have no effect on heart rate, may decrease or have no effect on blood pressure, can increase exercise capacity in patients with heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction, and may decrease or have no effect on exercise capacity in patients with heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

Question 2

Alternate name for Losartan

Answer 2

Cozaar

Question 3

Why would an angiotensin II receptor blocker be prescribed?

Answer 3

to lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels.