Classes of antihypertensive drugs used by surveyed participants
| Group of antihypertensive drugs | Number of patients, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main group | Comparison group | |
| ACE inhibitors/ARA II | 90 (100) | 36 (72) |
| Diuretics | 59 (66) | 25 (50) |
| Calcium channel blockers | 47 (52) | 22 (44) |
| Beta-blockers | 75 (83) | 18 (36) |
| Other antihypertensive drugs (alpha-blockers, centrally acting drugs) | 4 (4) | 4 (8) |
ACE: angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARA II: angiotensin II receptor antagonists