Abstract: . . .  effectiveness of blood pressure control supersedes consideration of pleiotropic effects for the 5 major antihypertensive classes. The new key messages identified in the 2005 Recommendations are: The diagnosis of hypertension should be expedited (especially in the setting of increased risk). Based on our analysis of recent studies, . . .
. . .  Recommendations Task Force of the Canadian Hypertension Education Program Page 2 2 2005 marks the sixth consecutive year that the Canadian Hypertension Education Program has updated recommendations for the management of hypertension . This year we have focused on the evidence supporting expedited . . .
. . .  using potassium-sparing agents in those who are prescribed diuretics as monotherapy. ACE inhibitors are not recommended in blacks. Isolated systolic hypertension without other compelling indications Thiazide diuretics, ARBs or long- acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. Combinations . . .
. . .  Canadian Hypertension Education Program Page 2 2 2005 marks the sixth consecutive year that the Canadian Hypertension Education Program has updated recommendations for the management of hypertension . This year we have focused on the evidence supporting expedited assessment of both . . .
. . .  Canadian Hypertension Education Program Page 2 2 2005 marks the sixth consecutive year that the Canadian Hypertension Education Program has updated recommendations for the management of hypertension . This year we have focused on the evidence supporting expedited assessment of both the hypertension . . .
. . .  recommendations Avoid beta-blockers with severe disease Dyslipidemia Does not affect initial treatment recommendations Does not affect initial treatment recommendations  . . .
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