safety and cost-effectiveness as first-line treatment for hypertension. METHOD: Review of short-term comparative studies, and the outcome of long-term trials with vascular complications of ...

A new systematic review by Carlberg and colleagues has revealed that atenolol, one of the most common β-blockers, might not be appropriate as a first-line treatment for hypertension. In a meta ...

There are increasing data to show that low-dose combination therapy may provide us with a very attractive alternative as first-line treatment for hypertension, or at least should be used earlier ...

Diuretics are often prescribed as a first-line treatment for hypertension. ACE inhibitors block the formation of a natural chemical that narrows blood vessels. These medications relax blood vessel ...