Title: Effects of valsartan and enalapril on patients with essential hypertension
Abstract: Objective To compare the therapeutic effect and safety of valsartan with that of enalapril on patients with essential hypertension.Methods The patients were randomized to two groups:Valsartan group(n=51),Enalapril group(n=49).The effective rate was observed at 4th and 8th week.Results The blood pressure(BP) decreased significantly in both 2 groups after 2,4 and 8 weeks,and BP decreased smoothly and continuously during the entire treatment period.The effective rate for decreased DBP treatment were 88.2% and 92.2% respectively in Valsartan group after 4 and 8 weeks,and that of Enalapril group were 81.6% and 87.8% respectively.There was no significant difference between 2 groups(P0.05).Conclusion Valsartan is a safe,effective,tolerable antihypertensive drug.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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