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    • Pharmacology
    • Hypertension Management

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    • Systemic arterial pressure is a key cardiovascular indicator.
    • It is primarily influenced by cardiac output, blood volume, and total peripheral resistance.
    • Effective hypertension management requires addressing these determinants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a triple antihypertensive therapy.
    • To investigate the hemodynamic changes associated with this therapy.
    • To present a simplified therapeutic regimen for hypertension.

    Main Methods:

    • A triple antihypertensive therapy combining beta-blockers, low-sodium diet with diuretics, and vasodilators was considered.
    • Hemodynamic changes during therapy were described.
    • A simplified regimen based on heart rate, body weight, and arterial blood pressure was discussed.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed triple therapy directly targets the main determinants of arterial pressure.
    • Hemodynamic alterations during this treatment approach were elucidated.
    • A practical therapeutic strategy using routinely measurable parameters was outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive triple antihypertensive therapy can effectively manage blood pressure.
    • A simplified approach using heart rate, body weight, and blood pressure is feasible for clinical practice.
    • This strategy offers a practical alternative when detailed hemodynamic measurements are unavailable.