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Effectiveness
in lowering BP
More
central aortic BP reduction
Proven
efficacy in ISH and Elderly
Better
in stroke prevention
Prevent
dementia (multiple small infarcts)
No
hyponatremia (as with diuretics) in elderly
One
of the best in persistence
Neutral
on new-onset diabetes
No
NSAIDs effects of anti HTN control
Best
performer in combinations:
CCB+ACEi superiority (ASCOT/ACCOMPLISH)
CCBS General Advantages