European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 701-708 , June 2008

Management of Hypertension in Peripheral Arterial Disease: Does the Choice of Drugs Matter?

  • D.R.J. Singer

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
    • University Hospital, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. D. R. J. Singer, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom.
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  • A. Kite

      Affiliations

    • University Hospital, Coventry CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

,Accepted 15 January 2008.

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    Algorithm for blood pressure management in patients with atheromatous peripheral artery disease (PAD). Adapted from British Hypertension Society/NICE Guidelines.25 ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be us

    Algorithm for blood pressure management in patients with atheromatous peripheral artery disease (PAD). Adapted from British Hypertension Society/NICE Guidelines.25 ACE inhibitors and ARBs should be used with caution if clinically significant renovascular disease is suspected. At Step 4, potassium sparing diuretics should be used with caution in view of the increased risk of renal impairment in patients with PAD.

PII: S1078-5884(08)00047-6

doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.01.007

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 701-708 , June 2008

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