Aim To compare the effects and mechanism of losartan and perindopril on the regression of cardiovascular remodeling in renovascular hypertensive rats. Methods The 2-kindey, 1-clip hypertensive rats (2K1C, Goldblatt) were prepared with Sprague-Dawley rat, weighing 200-250 g. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was measured before/after operation and administration, using the tail-cuff method. The plasma concentration of angiotensin II or renin activity was determined by radioimmunoassay. The ratio of heart weight and body weight was calculated. The de...