The review of literature presents evidence of the relevance of the wider application of angiotensin II receptor antagonists in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The advantages of this class of antihypertensive drugs on the effect on blood pressure and regression of target organ damage in patients with hypertension. The data on nephroprotective, neuroprotective, antiarrhythmic effects of angiotensin II receptor antagonists, as well as the opportunity of effective correction of the metabolic abnormalities are presented.
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