Seeking the ideal anti-hypertensive agent : a practical review of the hypertension drug trials

Reviews the data on the safety and value of diuretics, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in reducing blood pressure and preventing clinical disease. Advises that the choice of anti-hypertensive d...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inNew Zealand medical journal Vol. 117; no. 1189; p. 10p
Main Authors Ong, Hean Teik, Ong, H T, Cheah, Jin Seng
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.02.2004
Subjects
Drugs
Medicine
Physiology
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Reviews the data on the safety and value of diuretics, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers (CCBs), angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in reducing blood pressure and preventing clinical disease. Advises that the choice of anti-hypertensive drug should be guided by the presence of concomitant clinical disease, as evidence has accumulated on the special efficacy of certain drugs in reducing damage to particular organ systems. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
Bibliography:Archived by the National Library of New Zealand
Refs
ISSN:0028-8446
1175-8716
1175-8716