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Guidelines on the choice of agents and how best to step up treatment for various subgroups in hypertension (high blood pressure) have changed over time and differ between countries. A Comparison of International Guidelines on Goal Blood Pressure and Initial Therapy for Adults With Hypertension (adapted from JNC 8 guidelines [ 1 ] )
Chlorthalidone is the thiazide drug that is most strongly supported by the evidence as providing a mortality benefit; in the ALLHAT study, a chlorthalidone dose of 12.5 mg was used, with titration up to 25 mg for those subjects who did not achieve blood pressure control at 12.5 mg. Chlorthalidone has repeatedly been found to have a stronger ...
Hydrochlorothiazide is less potent but may be more effective than chlorthalidone in reducing blood pressure. [14] [15] More robust studies are required to confirm which drug is superior in reducing cardiovascular events. [16] Side effect profile for both drugs appear similar and are dose dependent. [14]
Antihypertensive agents comprise multiple classes of compounds that are intended to manage hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy aims to maintain a blood pressure goal of <140/90 mmHg in all patients, as well as to prevent the progression or recurrence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in hypertensive patients with established CVD. [2]
For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]
A 2024 study linked getting too few hours of shut-eye with high blood pressure. However, some blood pressure medications have a side effect of making you feel sleepy during the day, regardless of ...
For those with underlying renal impairment or severe heart failure, up to 160 to 200 mg bolus dose can be given. [13] Hypertension - A systematic review by the Cochrane Hypertension group assessing the anti-hypertensive effects of loop diuretics found only a modest reduction in blood pressure when compared to placebo. [14]
A 2023 study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that people without high blood pressure who regularly ate raw tomatoes and tomato-centric foods had a 36% lower chance ...