Farmakologisk hypertensionsbehandling

Ole Lederballe Pedersen, Kent Lodberg Christensen, Lia E Bang, Hans Ibsen, Peter Schultz-Larsen

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Abstract

Drug therapy in uncomplicated hypertension can be initiated with either ACE-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, calcium channel blockers or thiazides. In younger patients, the first three classes are preferable. Beta-blockers are first-line drugs for hypertension in patients with cardiac comorbidity. Initial combination therapy is indicated in high-risk patients where blood pressure reduction of > 20/10 mmHg is desired. Resistant hypertension generally calls for an increment in diuretic dosage and/or addition of a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jun-8
Bidragets oversatte titelPharmacological hypertension therapy
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
Vol/bind171
Udgave nummer24
Sider (fra-til)2022-5
Antal sider3
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2009

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Keywords: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; Antihypertensive Agents; Calcium Channel Blockers; Diuretics; Drug Resistance; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Hypertension; Thiazides

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