Use of Antihypertensive Drugs and Arterial Stiffness in the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)

ConclusionBP control, regardless of the class of antihypertensive used is associated with a better AS trajectory, as assessed by PWV and PP. Among participants with controlled BP, the use of BCC, compared to not using this class, seems to be worse for the trajectory of PWV in individuals with arterial hypertension without cardiovascular disease. Further studies are needed to assess whether this effect results in a better prognosis for patients with arterial hypertension.
Source: Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research