Why the study?
Does long-term minoxidil treatment reduce the need for beta-blockade in patients with severe hypertension?
Population
8 patients with severe hypertension
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
mean 5.1 months
Authors
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May support beta-blocker sparing with minoxidil in severe hypertension; leaves open long-term efficacy and safety.
Does long-term minoxidil treatment reduce the need for beta-blockade in patients with severe hypertension?
Long-term minoxidil treatment in severe hypertension may reduce or eliminate the need for concomitant beta-blockade.
Brunner et al. (1978) studied this question.
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