Why the study?
Does propranolol reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients under conditions of normal sodium intake and acute sodium depletion?
Population
12 hypertensive patients
Comparison
Propranolol orally for 4 to 14 weeks, evaluated… vs Baseline measurements before propranolol therapy…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 to 14 weeks
Authors
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Sodium restriction may enhance propranolol's effect in hypertension; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
Does propranolol reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients under conditions of normal sodium intake and acute sodium depletion?
The antihypertensive effect of propranolol is significantly enhanced during sodium restriction compared to normal sodium intake.
Owens et al. (1978) studied this question.
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