Key result
Angiotensin II receptor blockers effectively lower blood pressure and are well tolerated without causing persistent dry cough in patients with hypertension.
Population
Hypertensive patients, particularly those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, microalbuminuria…
Design
Review
Authors
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May support ARB preference in ACEI-intolerant hypertension; leaves open head-to-head trials in comorbid subgroups.
ARBs are effective and well-tolerated antihypertensive agents, particularly useful for patients with specific comorbidities or those who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors due to dry cough.
Bernard M.Y. Cheung (2006) conducted a review in Hypertension. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) was evaluated. Angiotensin II receptor blockers effectively lower blood pressure and are well tolerated without causing persistent dry cough in patients with hypertension.
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