HYPERTENSION: SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT
Abstract
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. It is, however, a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide.
Keywords
Hypertension, isolated hypertension, antihypertensive drugs, chlorthalidone, doxazosin, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, CCBs.
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