diuretics for the initial treatment of hypertension in the ELDERLY
August 1998
Experts now recommend using diuretics for the initialtreatment of hypertension in the ELDERLY.
Either diuretics or beta-blockers are usually recommended forinitial therapy...but diuretics are preferred for the elderly.
Diuretics are more effective in the elderly...and better tolerated.
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