Modern potentials for use of candesartan in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseas
Sartans represent a relatively new group of antihypertensive drugs, but their effectiveness is well documented in many clinical situations. Candesartan is one of the most studied sartans; it has a strong and long-lasting antihypertensive effect. Candesartan's advantage compared to other drugs of the same group includes favorable pharmacokinetic profile. Candesartan has proved effectiveness in treating prehypertension, reduction of left ventricular hypertrophy, protection from stroke, slowing of the progression of chronic heart failure, and prevention of the development of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. These properties of candesartan were confirmed in a number of clinical studies.