Med. praxi. 2016;13(5):229-233 [Interní Med. 2016; 18(2): 66-70]

Combination therapy of arterial hypertension - a review of actual guidelines

MUDr. Barbora Nussbaumerová, Ph.D.
Centrum preventivní kardiologie, II. interní klinika LF a FN v Plzni, UK v Praze

The article summarizes the present oppinion on the combination treatment of arterial hypertension. The most recommended and evidence based combinations are 1/angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker, 2/ angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker + diuretic and 3/ calcium channel blocker + diuretic. Fixed combination of 2 or 3 drugs are available and recommended.

Keywords: arterial hypertension, guidelines, combination treatment

Published: December 1, 2016  Show citation

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