Mitigation of calcium channel blocker-related oedema in hypertension by antagonists of the renin-angiotensin system

This review is aimed at examining calcium channel blocker (CCB)-related oedema and how this can be attenuated through the use of agents that inhibit the renin-angiotensin system. CCBs are effective antihypertensive agents, but their propensity for causing oedema may reduce compliance. A review of the literature has indicated that the absolute incidence of this side effect is difficult to determine because reported rates vary widely, a factor that may stem from differences in the surveillance technique (active vs passive). In a recent trial incorporating active surveillance, 25% of patients who received amlodipine 10 mg per day experienced oedema. CCB-induced oedema is caused by increased capillary hydrostatic pressure that results from preferential dilation of pre-capillary vessels. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) cause post-capillary dilation and normalize hydrostatic pressure, and are thus ideally suited for prevention/reversal of CCB-induced oedema. The efficacy of this strategy was proven using both subjective and objective techniques. ARB/CCB and ACEI/CCB combination therapy is also more effective than CCB monotherapy in controlling blood pressure. These combinations represent an important advance in the management of hypertension.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2009

Erschienen:

2009

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

Enthalten in:

Journal of human hypertension - 23(2009), 8 vom: 15. Aug., Seite 503-11

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

de la Sierra, A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

1J444QC288
Amlodipine
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Antihypertensive Agents
Calcium Channel Blockers
Journal Article
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 07.10.2009

Date Revised 09.04.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/jhh.2008.157

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM185785816