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 ...

This article reviews the treatment of essential HTN in ... Thiazides are widely used as first-line therapy for hypertension. In patients with HF, the more potent loop diuretics are preferred.

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 ...