Diuretics in the Treatment of Hypertension

Diuretics in the Treatment of Hypertension
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August 17, 2020
The use of diuretics is one of the common methods used for the treatment of various illnesses. One example of these illnesses is hypertension, which is the sudden and great increase in blood pressure within the vessels, which could then lead to further complications. In the article written by Blowey (2016), the author has discussed the use of various types of diuretics in the treatment of acute hypertension such as Thiazide and chlorthalidone. Although the author has noted that diuretics are not as preferred by specialists and clinicians these days, these substances could still act as a ‘first-line’ option that can be used in emergency cases. Through a systematic review of different studies conducted in these two types of diuretics, the author noted that different diuretics can still be effective when it comes t...