Plasma Renin Activity Predicts Blood Pressure Responses to -Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic as Monotherapy and Add-On Therapy for Hypertension

Abstract

Plasma renin activity and pretreatment blood pressure level predict blood pressure responses to atenolol and hydrochlorothiazide administered as mono- and as add-on therapy in men and women < or =65 years of age.