Antihypertensive Drug Update
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ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUG UPDATE Jessica Schwenk, Pharm.D. September 14, 2013
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Jessica Schwenk, Pharm.D. September 14, 2013. Antihypertensive Drug Update. Objectives. Review pharmacologic treatment of hypertension, including drug combinations and management of hypertension with other disease states Discuss updates in the use of antihypertensive drugs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Antihypertensive Drug Update
Antihypertensive Drug UpdateJessica Schwenk, Pharm.D.September 14, 2013ObjectivesReview pharmacologic treatment of hypertension, including drug combinations and management of hypertension with other disease statesDiscuss updates inthe use of antihypertensive drugsDescribe medications used for hypertensive urgencies and emergencies
Review of HypertensionReview of HypertensionHow many people in the US have hypertension?
Review of HypertensionHow many people in the US have hypertension?58 to 65 million adults (estimated in 2008)29-31% of US adults
Treatment of hypertension#1 reason for doctor visits (non-pregnant adults)#1 reason for use of prescription drugs
The national health and nutrition examination survey (NHANES) conducted from 2005 through 20085Review of HypertensionDefinitionsNormal blood pressure: systolic
