Madu EC, Reddy RC, Madu AN, Anyaogu C, Harris T, Fraker TD. Review: the effects of antihypertensive agents on serum lipids.
Am J Med Sci 1996;
312:76-84. [PMID:
8701970 DOI:
10.1097/00000441-199608000-00004]
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Abstract
Because various antihypertensive drugs adversely affect lipid metabolism, these drugs may increase associated risks for coronary artery disease and thus offset some of the beneficial effects of blood pressure reduction. In this paper the current literature regarding the effects of antihypertensive agents on serum lipids is reviewed. Differing effects of various classes of antihypertensives are assessed to further our understanding of this very important subject.
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