Comparative effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs prescribed in Ethiopian healthcare practice: A pilot prospective, randomized, open label study.

BACKGROUND:Previous research has been highly suggestive that patients of African ancestry are less responsive to beta-blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors. However, clinical practice within Ethiopia has continued to recommend all drugs for treatment of hypertension despite the lack...

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Main Authors: Hayelom Gebrekirstos Mengesha, Abraha Hailu Welegerima, Abera Hadgu, Haftom Temesgen, Mala George Otieno, Kiflom Tsegay, Tedros Fisseha, Samuel Getachew, Zekarias Merha, Helen Tewodros, Jiksa Dabessa, Berhane Gebreegzabher, Pammla Petrucka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6133365?pdf=render