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