Abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Hypertension has a high prevalence in adult population and represents an important cause of premature death worldwide. Its treatment often consists of the combination of several antihypertensive drugs, including angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) and diuretics. Hypertensive patients eventually receive analgesic treatments linked to other pathologies. The combination of antihypertensive treatments (ACEi/ARB and diuretics) … Show more
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