Key result
Calcium antagonists are effective, safe, and well-tolerated for the treatment of uncomplicated and severe hypertension, particularly in older, low-renin, and black patients.
Why the study?
Are calcium antagonists effective and safe for the treatment of hypertension?
Population
Patients with hypertension, including uncomplicated, severe, accelerated, and hypertensive emergencies, with…
Design
Review
Authors
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May support hypertension monotherapy; leaves open rigorous RCTs to confirm efficacy.
Are calcium antagonists effective and safe for the treatment of hypertension?
Calcium antagonists are a potent and well-tolerated class of vasodilators that serve as a valuable therapeutic option for managing various forms of hypertension.
Bühler et al. (1988) conducted a review in Hypertension. Calcium antagonists was evaluated. Calcium antagonists are effective, safe, and well-tolerated for the treatment of uncomplicated and severe hypertension, particularly in older, low-renin, and black patients.
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