Hypertension in Thoracic Aortic Dissection: A Meta-Analysis-Based Consideration in the Choice of Antihypertensive Agents
Hypertension is strongly associated with a risk of TAD. Beta-blockers are associated with the greatest reduction in MACE and remain the most effective first-line therapy for patients at risk of TAD. ACE inhibitors and ARBs also demonstrate benefit.
Authors
- Simon W Rabkin
- Sohat Sharma
- Jayant Seth
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Hypertension
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hpaf132
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52