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Comparison of Propranolol and Hydrochlorothiazide for the Initial Treatment of Hypertension: II. Results of Long-Term Therapy

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584929X53

Dates

  • Publication: [22/29 October 1982]

Extent

8 Pages

Description

Freis' Veterans Administration team reported in this follow-up article that in a double-blind study, hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) was more effective than propranolol (a beta-blocker that slows the heart rate and pumping volume) at assisting patients achieve the goal diastolic blood pressure and required fewer alterations to treatment. However, the team did report that white patients did respond better to propranolol than did black patients.

Language of Materials

English

Original Profiles System Identifier

XFBBDP

Source Category

Periodical

Veterans Administration Cooperative Study Group on Antihypertensive Agents. "Comparison of Propranolol and Hydrochlorothiazide for the Initial Treatment of Hypertension: II. Results of Long-Term Therapy." Journal of the American Medical Association 248, 16 ([22/29 October 1982]): 2004-2011. Article. 8 Images.

Journal of the American Medical Association

Relation Category

UI (NLM)

XFBBLX

Physical Description

Physical Condition - Good

Source

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area

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