The aim of this study was to compare the effects between calcium channel blockers and
diuretics when used in combination with angiotensin II receptor blocker on aortic systolic …

Background: Central aortic systolic blood pressure (BP) is an important determinant of
cardiac workload and cardiac hypertrophy. The relationship of central aortic systolic BP and …

Background In recent studies, benefit has been shown for angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors and calcium antagonists over a beta-blocker in hypertension, through a …

To achieve the target blood pressure recommended by the latest guidelines, multiple
antihypertensive drugs are needed in most patients. In this study, the efficacy of treatment …

Background: Recent data suggest that atenolol may be inferior to other antihypertensive
drugs in reducing cardiovascular risk in older individuals with hypertension, despite …

The β-blocker atenolol is less effective than angiotensin-receptor blockers and calcium-
channel blockers for reducing central blood pressure (BP). The trial was designed to …

Objective To compare the effects of combined therapy of an angiotensin II receptor blocker
(ARB; valsartan) and an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI; perindopril) on …

Angiotensin II plays a key role in the development of vascular disease. We examined the
long-term effects of selective angiotensin II receptor (ATR) blockade with valsartan on …

Objectives: We sought to evaluate the role of arterial stiffness on blood pressure (BP)
response to drug treatment. Background: Increased arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity …

We compared the effect of losartan (50 mg/day) to hydrochlorthiazide (12.5 mg/day) on
blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness in 11 untreated hypertensive patients aged 47 to …