Comparative effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs prescribed in Ethiopian healthcare practice: A pilot prospective, randomized, open label study.
BACKGROUND:Previous research has been highly suggestive that patients of African ancestry are less responsive to beta-blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. However, clinical practice within Ethiopia has continued to recommend all drugs for treatment of hypertension despite the lack...
Main Authors: | Hayelom Gebrekirstos Mengesha, Abraha Hailu Welegerima, Abera Hadgu, Haftom Temesgen, Mala George Otieno, Kiflom Tsegay, Tedros Fisseha, Samuel Getachew, Zekarias Merha, Helen Tewodros, Jiksa Dabessa, Berhane Gebreegzabher, Pammla Petrucka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6133365?pdf=render |
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