In clincal practice
Beta blocker is used as first line antihypertensive agent or not??
Sir /Ma’am need your help
In JNC 8 it’s not mentioned that’s why I m asking
Its Ace/Arb, Ccb, Diuretics are first line now
No it is used only in persons with underlying heart problems
As told by Rakesh Nair sir ,it’s A+C or A+D ,as per the latest guidelines.
I m using A+C on few patients with good results(in terms of control of HTN) .
50yr ccb diuretic
<50yr ace in or arbs
In JNC 8 …first line drugs r ACEI/ARB,CCB,Diuretics (thiazide)
They hv removed Beta blocker…
(Beta blocker was 1st line drug in JNC 7)