Abstract:In a randomized, cross‐over study 27 patients had diastolic blood pressure of ≥ 96 mmHg during four visits without treatment. Following captopril 25 mg b.i.d. nine patients' blood pressure was ≤ 90 mmHg. The remaining 18 were randomized into two treatment modalities, captopril and moderate dietary salt reduction, and captopril and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily. Following a wash‐out period the groups crossed over to the alternative treatment. At the end of the control period the average blood pressure was 151… Show more
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