Initiation of therapy for patients with essential hypertension or comorbid conditions.
The primary care physician should treat the patient's underlying disease and his/her blood pressure (achieve an absolute reduction in blood pressure). This two-prolonged strategy saves lives and attenuates the progression of chronic disease. This philosophy of tailoring a patient's medications is supported by the National Kidney Foundation, AHA, ACC, and the JNC 7 guidelines. Table 5 shows an evidence-based summary of treatment recommendations.
Wexler
Randy
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Department of Family Medicine, B0902B Cramblett Hall, 456 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201, USA. randy.wexler@osumc.edu
Feldman
David
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D000959:Antihypertensive Agents