Vascular injury correction in arterial hypertension: focus on perindopril

Risk factors are the cornerstone of the cardiovascular continuum concept. Arterial hypertension is one of major risk factors, which accounts for a substantial proportion of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular complications (CVC). The latter develop due to, among other reasons, the damage of the vascular component of cardiovascular system (CVS). Presently, the aims of antihypertensive treatment include not only control of blood pressure levels, but also CVC prevention. Antihypertensive medications of choice include the agents which also possess vasoprotective qualities.