Influence of salt intake on the antihypertensive effect of carvedilol
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Influence of salt intake on the antihypertensive effect of carvedilol
Abstract
Aim: To investigate whether moderate sodium restriction can increase the proven antihypertensive effect of carvedilol, a newly developed beta-blocker with vasodilating properties.
Method: A randomly allocated double-blind crossover in 19 patients.
Results: Lowering dietary salt increased the fall in blood pressure obtained with carvedilol.
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