ABCD of Antihypertensive drugs: introduction & classification

#Antihypertensives are a class of #drugs that are used to treat #hypertension or high blood pressure. The goal of antihypertensive medication is to prevent high blood pressure-related consequences like myocardial infarction and stroke. According to the evidence, lowering blood pressure by 5 mmHg can lower the risk of dementia, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease mortality as well as cut the risk of stroke by 34% and ischemic heart disease by 21%. Antihypertensives come in a variety of clas...