News

Diuretics' Role in Hypertension Tx Challenged


 

Also, if the combined end points of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal MI or stroke, resuscitation after sudden cardiac arrest, hospitalization for angina, and coronary revascularization were reconfigured to exclude the angina and revascularization outcomes, there would have been no significant difference between groups in the primary combined outcome, he said.

The findings have 'huge implications for the millions of patients who are taking blood pressure medication.' DR. JAMERSON

'Based on all the data that we have, I would still put diuretics in a very favorable position in any combinations.' Dr. Cushman

Pages

Recommended Reading

Hypertension, Hostility Tied In Children
MDedge Cardiology
Selenium May Help Explain Racial Differences in HT
MDedge Cardiology
Obesity May Inhibit Normal Nocturnal Dip in BP
MDedge Cardiology
Prompts Improved Rx Compliance, Not BP Control
MDedge Cardiology
Novel Analgesic Shows No Hypertensive Effects
MDedge Cardiology
Repeated Office Measurements Can Reveal 'Masked Hypertension'
MDedge Cardiology
Acute Severe Hypertension Often Poorly Managed
MDedge Cardiology
Early, Aggressive Treatment of Hypertension in Diabetes Urged
MDedge Cardiology
Aliskiren Cut BP in Metabolic Syndrome Patients
MDedge Cardiology
Diet, Weight Loss, and Exercise a Potent Combo
MDedge Cardiology