antihypertensivum

Also known as Anti-Hypertensive Drugs, Anti-Hypertensive Agents, Antihypertensive Drugs, Anti-Hypertensives, Antihypertensives, antihypertensive agent, antihypertensive agents, anti-hypertensive therapy

Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke, heart failure, kidney failure and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that a reduction of blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34% and of ischaemic heart disease by 21%. It can reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among t