Persistence of Normal BP after Withdrawal of Drug Treatment in Mild Hypertension

Persistence of Normal BP after Withdrawal of Drug Treatment in Mild Hypertension

Contributor(s):
Khatri, Ibrahim M.
Levinson, Paul D.
Archives of Internal Medicine
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
American Medical Association, December 1982
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Diuretics
Thiazides
Blood Pressure
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this study of mild hypertensive patients who stopped drug treatment, Freis, Kharti, and Levinson determined that it was possible for hydrochlorothiazide and related diuretics to produce long-term changes in some patients that persist after withdrawal from treatment. The findings suggested that for a small percentage of patients with mild hypertension, the life-long use of antihypertensive drugs was not required.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
4 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X113 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBHM
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X113
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)