Abstract
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor in diabetic subjects. Recent trials have suggested that blood pressure objectives should be < or = 140/80 mmHg. However, there is currently no evidence supporting any particular preferential drug strategy for this treatment objective.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / therapeutic use
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Blood Pressure / physiology
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Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
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Diabetic Angiopathies / epidemiology
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Diabetic Angiopathies / etiology*
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Diuretics / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Hypertension / complications*
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Hypertension / drug therapy
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Hypertension / epidemiology
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Diuretics