Know the Ins and Outs of Med Combos for Hypertension

April 2024

Questions are popping up about med combos for uncomplicated hypertension...since most patients need 2 or more meds to reach BP goals.

Comorbidities often drive choice of med combos...such as using an ACEI or ARB plus beta-blocker for patients with a recent MI.

And we know not to automatically start new BP meds or step up doses for asymptomatic BP elevations during hospitalization.

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Table of Contents

Hyperkalemia Guide a Systematic Approach to Manage Acute Hyperkalemia
Medication Errors Stop Tranexamic Acid Errors in Their Tracks
Anticoagulants Guide Peri-Op Management of Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Diabetes Help Patients With Diabetes Understand Their Glycemic Goals
COVID-19 Explain Recommendations About Spring COVID-19 “Boosters”
Hypertension Know the Ins and Outs of Med Combos for Hypertension
Vitamins & Minerals Advise That Multivitamins Aren’t a “Slam Dunk” for Cognition
NatMed Spotlight Tell Patients Not to Rely on Astaxanthin for Sun Protection