[Hypertension, obesity, erectile dysfunction. What kind of drug to choose].

Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases. The development and progression of hypertension is associated with prolonged hyper activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are highly effective medicines and are widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease. The main pharmacological effects of ACE inhibitors and ARBs are hypotensive, neurohumoral, antiproliferative, cardio- and nefroprotective functions, as well as constantly improving endothelial function. In accordance with the article, hypertensive effectiveness, tolerability and organ-protective properties of valsartan are noticeable among patients with hypertension, obesity and erectile dysfunction, taking this medicine.