Abstract
This article provides an overview of the changes that have taken place in the diagnosis and management of hypertension over the past decade. Hypertension remains a very common condition seen in South Africa. The approach to the management of hypertension includes necessary lifestyle modifications and a decisive, stepwise escalation process in the pharmacotherapeutic management thereof. Thiazide diuretics are still being promoted by most guidelines to be the initial (first-line) drug of choice, with the addition of other suitable antihypertensive agents, if necessary, and according to any relevant comorbid conditions.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-27 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | SA Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2020 |
Keywords
- Angiotensin II-receptor blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
- Antihypertensive agents
- Calcium-channel blockers
- Fixed-dose combination therapy
- Hypertension
