Diuretic use in black patients with uncontrolled hypertension
This study assessed diuretic prescribing patterns in a sample of black patients with uncontrolled hypertension who were identified from a population of home care recipients.
Methods: The study was conducted in an urban home health organisation in New York, USA. Participants were black, aged 21 to 80 years, and had a diagnosis of hypertension. Participants with uncontrolled hypertension were identified, and in-home interviewers collected information on prescribed antihypertensive medications.
Results: Of 658 participants, 5.5% were not prescribed any antihypertensives, and only 46% were prescribed a diuretic. Participants who were not taking a ...
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: news