Diuretics' Role in Hypertension Tx Challenged

Also, if the combined end points of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal MI or stroke, resuscitation after sudden cardiac arrest, hospitalization for angina, and coronary revascularization were reconfigured to exclude the angina and revascularization outcomes, there would have been no significant difference between groups in the primary combined outcome, he said.

The findings have 'huge implications for the millions of patients who are taking blood pressure medication.' DR. JAMERSON

'Based on all the data that we have, I would still put diuretics in a very favorable position in any combinations.' Dr. Cushman