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World J Diabetes. Aug 15, 2014; 5(4): 444-470
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v5.i4.444
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v5.i4.444
Recommendations | Class | Level |
Blood pressure control is recommended in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension to lower the risk of cardiovascular events | I | A |
It is recommended that a patient with hypertension and diabetes mellitus is treated in an individualized manner, targeting a blood pressure of < 140/85 mmHg | I | A |
It is recommended that a combination of blood pressure lowering agents is used to achieve blood pressure control | I | A |
A RAAS blocker (ACE-I or ARB) is recommended in the treatment of hypertension in diabetes mellitus, particularly in the presence of proteinuria or microalbuminuria | I | A |
Simultaneous administration of two RAAS blockers should be avoided in patients with diabetes mellitus | III | B |
- Citation: Martín-Timón I, Sevillano-Collantes C, Segura-Galindo A, Cañizo-Gómez FJD. Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease: Have all risk factors the same strength? World J Diabetes 2014; 5(4): 444-470
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v5/i4/444.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v5.i4.444