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[Goal blood pressure values from the nephrologic viewpoint]

W H Hörl1

  • 1Klinischen Abteilung für Nephrologie und Dialyse, Medizinischen Universitätsklinik III, Wien. walter.hoerl@nephro.imed3.akh-wien.ac.at

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|March 18, 2000
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Combination drug therapy is essential for managing hypertension, with fixed-dose combinations improving patient adherence and minimizing side effects. Treatment selection depends on individual health conditions and target blood pressure goals.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology

Context:

  • Optimal blood pressure control requires combination drug therapy for most hypertensive patients.
  • Fixed-dose combination drugs are preferred for enhancing patient compliance.
  • Low dosages of antihypertensive agents minimize adverse effects.

Purpose:

  • To outline optimal blood pressure control strategies.
  • To discuss the role of combination drug therapy in hypertension management.
  • To highlight current blood pressure goals and drug selection criteria.

Summary:

  • Combination therapy is necessary for optimal blood pressure control in most hypertensive patients.
  • Fixed-dose combinations improve compliance and allow for lower individual drug dosages, minimizing side effects.
  • Antihypertensive drug choice is guided by comorbidities, with specific goals for essential hypertension (135/80 mm Hg) and diabetes/renal diseases (120/70 mm Hg).
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II blockers are preferred for patients with renal disease.

Impact:

  • Improved patient adherence and reduced side effects through fixed-dose combinations.
  • Personalized treatment strategies based on comorbidities and blood pressure targets.
  • Enhanced management of hypertension, particularly in patients with diabetes or renal involvement.

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