Treatment of Hypertension in Obese Patients

Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 163 - 175
Published: Apr 12, 2013
Abstract
Obesity is a global pandemic and with its rise, its associated co-morbidities are increasing in prevalence, particularly uncontrolled hypertension. Lifestyle changes should be an anchor for the management of obesity-related hypertension; however, they are difficult to sustain. Drug therapy is often necessary to achieve blood pressure control. Diuretics, inhibitors of the renin–angiotensin system, and dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are...
Paper Details
Title
Treatment of Hypertension in Obese Patients
Published Date
Apr 12, 2013
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
163 - 175
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