The Treatment of Hypertension with Hexamethonium

The Treatment of Hypertension with Hexamethonium

Contributor(s):
Johnson, Robert L.
Circulation
Finnerty, Frank A., Jr
Schnaper, Harold W.
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
American Heart Association, January 1952
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Hexamethonium
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Freis discussed his two years of clinical work with hexamethonium, a ganglion-blocking drug. Though it was a potent antihypertensive agent, it was difficult to find and maintain an effective dose, and there were serious side-effects, as this article shows.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
8 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X137 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBJR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X137
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)