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J Fam Pract
; 52(6): 436-8, 2003 Jun.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12791220
RESUMO
Despite similar reductions in blood pressure, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors demonstrate lower combined rates of cardiovascular events or all-cause mortality in elderly hypertensive patients compared with diuretics. This benefit is most evident in men. These results may differ from those of the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack (ALLHAT) trial because that study included younger patients, had a greater representation of patients with African ancestry, used different brands of medication, and had a slightly different primary outcome. Despite these differences, both treatments offer an inexpensive means for reducing blood pressure and preventing hypertension-related complications.