Vyssoulis, Gregory P Beneficial effect of angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker antihypertensive treatment on arterial stiffness: the role of smoking. [electronic resource] - Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) Mar 2008 - 201-7 p. digital Publication Type: Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article ISSN: 1524-6175 Standard No.: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2008.07141.x doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdultAgedAngiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers--adverse effectsAtherosclerosis--drug therapyBiphenyl Compounds--adverse effectsBlood Flow Velocity--drug effectsBlood Pressure--drug effectsCohort StudiesElasticityFemaleHeart Rate--drug effectsHumansHypertension--drug therapyIrbesartanMaleMiddle AgedMuscle, Smooth, Vascular--drug effectsRenin--bloodSingle-Blind MethodSmoking--adverse effectsTetrazoles--adverse effectsVascular Resistance--drug effects