Propranolol in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension

Propranolol in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension

Contributor(s):
Journal of the American Medical Association
Veterans Administration Cooperative Study Group on Antihypertensive Agents
Publication:
American Heart Association, 23 May 1977
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Propranolol
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
Propranolol, introduced in the mid-1960s, was the first beta-blocker to be widely used clinically. This study aimed to assess its effectiveness in comparison with standard hypertension treatments, such as hydralazine and reserpine.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
8 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X116 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBHQ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X116
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)