REFERENCE MODULE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.96704-7Get rights and content ABSTRACT Hypertension or high blood pressure is a cardiovascular disease

afflicting a third of the adult population. Drugs to lower blood pressure are readily available to treat hypertension. These antihypertensive drugs include angiotensin system inhibitors,

diuretics, nervous system, and vasodilators. Overall, these antihypertensive drugs have been found to be safe and effective in lowering blood pressure. REFERENCES (0) CITED BY (0) View full

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