Treatment of mild hypertension.

Abstract

1. A total of 206 patients, elderly males with hypertension (diastolic blood pressure 95--110 mmHg) were followed for periods varying from 1 to 5 years, 107 patients with diastolic blood pressure less than 95 mmHg were followed over the same period, and 101 patients with diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110 mmHg were also followed. 2. The mortality of each group and the effect of therapy for hypertension on mortality has been compared. 3. The incidence of myocardial infarct in the group treated with thiazide diuretics is greater than in the other groups. 4. It would appear unlikely that therapy will improve the prognosis in elderly people with mild hypertension.

• Authors: T Morgan, W Adam, A Gillies, S Carney
• Journal: Clinical science and molecular medicine. Supplement (Clin Sci Mol Med Suppl) Vol. 4 Pg. 305s-306s (Dec 1978) ISSN: 0144-4107 [Print] England
• PMID: 282073 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Benzothiadiazines
• Diuretics
• Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors

Topics

• Benzothiadiazines
• Diuretics
• Humans
• Hypertension (drug therapy, mortality, therapy)
• Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors (adverse effects, therapeutic use)