Beta-blockers with ACE inhibitors--a logical combination?
Although there is no obvious pharmacological rationale for the combined use of an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker in the treatment of hypertension, this combination has proved to be more effective than monotherapy in a number of studies, some of which are reviewed. Moreover, there is evidence that this combination may be beneficial after myocardial infarction. Combined use of ACE inhibitor and beta-blocker therapy therefore warrants further investigation.
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University of Gothenburg, Department of Medicine, Ostra Hospital, Sweden.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors