Abstract
More important than the choice of pharmaceutical agent in the treatment of elderly hypertensive patients is the achievement of goal blood pressure. Low-dose diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, and calcium channel blockers are equally effective in reducing cardiovascular end points. Most patients will require 2 or more drugs to achieve target blood pressure, and physicians should feel comfortable prescribing 3 to 4 agents to a significant proportion of patients.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 24-34 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Cardiology Review |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - Sep 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine