Algorithm for selection of antihypertensive treatment in patients with metabolic syndrome and hypertension

Abstract

Algorithm for selection of antihypertensive treatment in patients with metabolic syndrome and hypertension ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers are major antihypertensive classes of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome. Each drug in the group is characterized by specific clinical and pharmacological features and application patterns. An algorithm for differential choice of drugs is suggested based on the review of their peculiarities.

Keywords

• артериальная гипертензия
• метаболический синдром
• hypertension
• metabolic syndrome