Publication details
Kombinační léčba hypertenze s přihlédnutím k fixním kombinacím
| Title in English | Combinations in the treatment of hypertension, including fixed combinations |
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| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Kardiologická revue - Interní medicína |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Cardiovascular diseases incl. cardiosurgery |
| Keywords | hypertension; ACE inhibitor; angiotensin receptor blockers (sartans); Ca channel blockers; diuretics; beta blockers; fixed combinations |
| Description | We present an overview of current opinions on combinations in the treatment of hypertension. A renin-angiotensin system blocker (ACE-inhibitor or sartan) combined with a calcium channel blocker is the most frequently recommended combination, followed by the combination of a renin-angiotensin system blocker and a diuretic. The combination of a beta blocker and a diuretic or a calcium channel blocker with a beta blocker has now been recommended in special situations as well. Higher patient compliance enabling better control of hypertension is the main advantage of fixed combinations. |