December 18, 2002JAMA
The Verdict From ALLHAT—Thiazide Diuretics Are the Preferred Initial Therapy for Hypertension
Population
Patients requiring initial therapy for hypertension
Comparison
Thiazide diuretics vs Other classes of antihypertensive drugs
Design
Editorial
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
This editorial highlights the ALLHAT trial findings that thiazide diuretics should be the preferred initial therapy for hypertension due to their superior effectiveness and lower cost.
Structured PICO
P
Population
Patients requiring initial therapy for hypertension
I
Intervention
Thiazide diuretics
C
Comparator
Other classes of antihypertensive drugs
This editorial highlights the ALLHAT trial findings that thiazide diuretics should be the preferred initial therapy for hypertension due to their superior effectiveness and lower cost.
Cite This Study
Lawrence J. Appel (2002) studied this question.