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 . . .
. . .  potassium-sparing agents in those who are prescribed diuretics as monotherapy. ACE inhibitors are not recommended as monotherapy 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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