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Hypertension Overview

  • Hypertension is defined as persistent systolic blood pressure (SBP) at least 130 mm Hg or diastolic BP (DBP) at least 80 mm Hg 2
  • It affects approximately 116 million adults in the US and more than 1 billion adults worldwide, and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and death 2

Treatment of Hypertension

  • First-line therapy for hypertension is lifestyle modification, including weight loss, healthy dietary pattern, physical activity, and moderation or elimination of alcohol consumption 2
  • First-line drug therapy for hypertension consists of a thiazide or thiazidelike diuretic, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, and a calcium channel blocker 2, 3
  • The decision to initiate antihypertensive medication should be based on the level of BP and the presence of high atherosclerotic CVD risk 2

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a type of antihypertensive medication that target the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) 4, 5
  • ACE inhibitors have been shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, but may be associated with side effects such as cough and angioedema 4
  • Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are an alternative to ACE inhibitors and have been shown to have similar efficacy with fewer side effects 4

Combination Therapy

  • Combination antihypertensive therapy, such as a fixed-dose ACE inhibitor-diuretic combination, may be effective in reducing ambulatory blood pressures and arterial stiffness in isolated systolic hypertension 6
  • Combination therapy may be useful in achieving blood pressure control and reducing cardiovascular risk, particularly in patients with resistant or difficult-to-treat hypertension 3, 6

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