Key result
Dietary sodium restriction combined with ACE inhibitors and thiazides improves blood pressure control in essential hypertension.
Why the study?
Dietary sodium restriction and ACE inhibitors are effective in lowering blood pressure in essential hypertension, but their combined effects and the role of thiazide diuretics require clarification.
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Supports sodium restriction with ACE inhibitor plus thiazide for BP control in essential hypertension; extends evidence for multimodal regimens in RCTs.
Dietary sodium restriction alone is effective in lowering blood pressure in some, but not all, patients with essential hypertension. Homeostatic mechanisms, including activation of the renin-aldosterone system, may counteract the effects of sodium restriction. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are also effective as sole therapy in many patients with essential hypertension, but may be less effective in those with low-renin hypertension. The combination of dietary sodium restriction with blockade of the renin system by an ACE inhibitor is a particularly effective way to improve blood pressure control. Addition of a thiazide diuretic will reduce pressure further.
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Singer et al. (1989) conducted a review in Essential hypertension. Moderate sodium restriction, ACE inhibition, and thiazide diuretic was evaluated on Blood pressure control. The combination of dietary sodium restriction with an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide diuretic is an effective way to improve blood pressure control in patients with essential hypertension.
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