FAQs on First-Line BP Meds
Introduction As a clinical pharmacist, you often encounter questions about choosing bl…
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Therapeutic actions ACE inhibitors block ACE in the lungs from converting angiotensin 1…
Suggest lifestyle changes first for HYPERtensive kids
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, you will hear buzz about how to treat hypertension i…
Treat HYPERtension more aggressively in BLACK patients
As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked more how to treat hypertension in black pati…
Watch for drugs and supplements that may increase blood pressure
To manage questions about blood pressure (BP)-raising medications and supplements, pharma…
How to choose CCB for your patient
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, there’s often confusion about how to choose a calciu…
How to treat MILD hypertension
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will hear debate about when to start drugs in patient…
Is it okay for HYPERtensive patients to take NSAIDs?
Is it okay for patients with hypertension to take NSAIDs e.g., ibuprofen, celecoxib, etc?…
Expect a serum creatinine bump when starting an ACEI or ARB in kidney disease
How to safely use ACEIs or ARBs in patients with chronic kidney disease, this is an impor…
Managing hypertension in older adults (60 years or older)
Lowering systolic blood pressure (BP) can benefit even very old patients with hypertensio…
Recommend the right antihypertensive combination for hypertension
Many patients with uncomplicated hypertension will need two or more medications to reach …
Overview of hypertension
Introduction ― Hypertension is defined as persistently elevated arterial blood pressure …