Effect of Aliskiren on Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Vascular Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Essential Hypertension

Abstract

Aliskiren had a favorable effect on endothelial function and EPCs, reduced arterial stiffness, and improved LV twisting and untwisting. These effects were independent of BBP lowering, as they were not observed after the achievement of similar values of BBP with HCTZ.