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What Is Best To Treat Hypertension After Diuretic?
Researchers at the University of Texas prescribed over 33,000 patients with high blood pressure a calcium-channel blocker, ACE inhibitor, or diuretic. Patients taking one of the first two medications were 40 percent more likely to be hospitalized or die from heart failure during the first year of the study than those taking a diuretic.
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