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Title: Commentary in support of a highly effective hypertension treatment algorithm. Author: Handler J. Journal: J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich); 2013 Dec; 15(12):874-7. PubMed ID: 24299690. Abstract: A simple hypertension treatment algorithm has contributed to the achievement of control rates greater than 85% for more than 1 million adults with hypertension across the United States. It is built on the fixed-dose combination drug lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, which is maximized in three steps before adding amlodipine. Spironolactone is the preferred fourth drug.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]