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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 878-889
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.878
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.878
Figure 1 Algorithm for hypertension treatment in African American adults (adapted from ref.
[86]). 1For persons > 60 years of age consider < 150/100 mmHg if initial SBP is > 160 mmHg[2]. ACEI: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; ARB: Angiotensin receptor blocker; BB: Beta blocker; CCB: Calcium channel blocker; SBP: Systolic blood pressure; CVD: Cardiovascular disease; DBP: Diastolic blood pressure; eGFR: Estimated glomerular filtration rate; CV: Cardiovascular; ASA: Aspirin; ?: Possibly the use of statins or aspirin or possible use of statins or aspirin; BP: Blood pressure.
- Citation: Williams SF, Nicholas SB, Vaziri ND, Norris KC. African Americans, hypertension and the renin angiotensin system. World J Cardiol 2014; 6(9): 878-889
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v6/i9/878.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.878