Synopsis Diltiazem is a calcium antagonist effective in the treatment of stable, variant and
unstable angina pectoris and mild to moderate systemic hypertension, with a generally …

Elevation of systolic blood pressure (BP) has been recognized as an independent risk factor
that far exceeds the risk associated with an elevated diastolic BP in older patients with …

Isolated systolic hypertension occurs with increased prevalence in the elderly population. It
is characterized by reduced vascular compliance, often combined with increased peripheral …

Systolic blood pressure (BP) elevation has been recognized as an independent risk factor
that far exceeds the risk associated with elevated diastolic BP in patients with systemic …

Synopsis Diltiazem is a benzothiazepine derivative calcium antagonist available in several
formulations, some of which enable once daily administration. The drug as monotherapy has …

Until the mid-20th century, clinicians' concern was directed mainly to the systolic component
of blood pressure. 1 Later, however, when systolic blood pressure was found to be elevated …

Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is a common disorder in the elderly, carrying with it a
high risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Environmental and age-related factors …

We compared the efficacy of the antihypertensive drug diltiazem in a slow release
formulation administered once daily with its twice daily administration as monotherapy in 34 …