Interní Med. 2006; 8(11): 482-484
New british hypertension guidelines update
- Interní oddělení Nemocnice České Budějovice
The purpose of this article is to present a review of new BHS/NICE guidelines for the management of hypertension in the form that has been published in July 2006. Based on the analysis of recent clinical trials a new algorithm of antihypertensive treatment is provided. We stress the role of ACE inhibitors and calcium-channel blockers in the new guidelines. The reason for declining role of beta-blockers as first line treatment of uncomplicated hypertension is presented.
Keywords: Key words: hypertension, treatment guidelines, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium-channel blockers.
Published: March 1, 2007 Show citation
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