Compelling Indications and Initial Therapy Options
- Heart failure: THIAZ, ACEI, BB, ARB, ALDO ANT
- Postmyocardial infarction: BB, ACEI, ALDO ANT
- High CVD risk: THIAZ, BB, ACEI, CCB
- Diabetes: THIAZ, BB, ACEI, ARB, CCB
- Chronic kidney disease: ACEI, ARB
- Recurrent stroke prevention: THIAZ, ACEI
THIAZ = thiazide diuretic, ACEI = angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitor, ARB = angiotensin-receptor blocker, BB = β-blocker, CCB = calcium channel blocker, ALDO ANT = aldosterone antagonist.
