Evaluation of thiazide diuretic use as preferred therapy in uncomplicated essential hypertension patients.

Thiazide diuretics are effective antihypertensive medications shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and stroke. Despite being the preferred choice for uncomplicated essential hypertension, thiazide diuretics continue to be underutilized. Methods: Uncomplicated essential hypertension pati...

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Main Authors: Greene RS, Edwards KL, Escobar Quinones M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas 2007-09-01
Series:Pharmacy Practice
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Online Access:http://www.pharmacypractice.org/vol05/03/130-134.htm