Key result
In a dog with essential hypertension followed for 5 years, propranolol and captopril were more effective at lowering blood pressure than salt restriction alone.
Population
1 dog with severe essential hypertension, initially presenting with visual deficits and retinal hemorrhage.
Comparison
Medical treatment including propranolol… vs Untreated state and salt restriction alone.
Design
Case_report
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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May support propranolol and captopril in canine hypertension; leaves open confirmation in controlled trials.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report describes the diagnosis and 5-year medical management of essential hypertension in a dog, demonstrating the efficacy of propranolol and captopril.
Bovée et al. (1989) conducted a case report in Essential hypertension (n=1). Propranolol and captopril vs. Salt restriction alone was evaluated on Blood pressure reduction. In a dog with essential hypertension followed for 5 years, propranolol and captopril were more effective at lowering blood pressure than salt restriction alone.
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