Hypertension: Approaches to Pharmacologic Management

Authors

Cynthia Cheng, MD, PhD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

8-29-2019

Comments

Presentation: 1:29:18

Abstract

Presentation Outline

Introduction

---- HTN definitions, measurement

The ABCs of HTN Treatment

---- ACES, ARBS

---- (Beta Blockers)

---- Calcium Channel Blockers

---- Diuretics

---- 2nd Line Agents

• Vasodilating BETA BLOCKERS
• Central Agents (α BLOCKERS)
• Vasodilators

---- Fixed-Dose Combination Agents

• Initial Rx for BP >20/10

Recommended Citation

Cheng, MD, PhD, Cynthia, "Hypertension: Approaches to Pharmacologic Management" (2019). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 374.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/374

Language

English