In the 1980s, several diuretics common in the treatment of hypertension were widely suspected as causing several dangerous medical conditions, including hypokalemia (an abnormally low level of potassium in blood) and heart disease. In this article, Freis defended the use of thiazide diuretics for treating high blood pressure, citing several recent studies that indicated that they were safe.
Number of Image Pages:
6 (870,863 Bytes)
Date:
1986-03 (March 1986)
Creator:
Freis, Edward D.
Source:
Periodical: Freis, Edward D. "The Cardiovascular Risks of Thiazide Diuretics." Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 39, 3 (March 1986): 239-244. Article. 6 Images.
Publisher:
C. V. Mosby Company
Rights:
This item is in the public domain. It may be used without permission.
Subject:
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Diuretics
Thiazides
Hypokalemia
Exhibit Category:
After 1980: Changing Trends in Hypertension Therapy
