Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the preferred antihypertensive drug for adults of black African or African-Caribbean family origin?
ARB
What is the recommended drug treatment for patients with isolated systolic hypertension?
Same treatment as patients with both raised systolic and diastolic blood pressure
What should clinicians do if blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
Offer further antihypertensive drug treatment in line with the recommendations
Why is the use of an ACE inhibitor with an ARB not recommended in the treatment of hypertension?
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What should clinicians do when starting antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with frailty or multimorbidity?
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Which of the following is NOT recommended when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for adults of black African or African–Caribbean family origin?
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What is the recommended diuretic to offer when starting or changing diuretic treatment for hypertension?
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What should clinicians do when managing hypertension in females who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
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What is the recommended approach when blood pressure remains uncontrolled after initiating condition-specific drug treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease?
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What should clinicians consider when choosing antihypertensive drug treatment for patients with renal disease or diabetes?
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