Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) trials in post-myocardial infarction patients: number of patients and main inclusion criteria
| OPTIMAAL | VALIANT | |
| Number of patients | 5476 | 145006-150 |
| Entry criteria | ⩾ 50 years. Anterior Q wave MI or new LBBB or signs of heart failure or LVSD/dilatation | LVSD and/or signs of heart failure |
| Treatment groups | captopril losartan | captopril valsartan captopril + valsartan |
↵6-150 Target number.
MI, myocardial infarction; LBBB, left bundle branch block; LVSD, left ventricular systolic dysfunction.