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Sanders GD, Coeytaux R, Dolor RJ, et al. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), and Direct Renin Inhibitors for Treating Essential Hypertension: An Update [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2011 Jun. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 34.)

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), and Direct Renin Inhibitors for Treating Essential Hypertension: An Update [Internet].

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Acronyms and Abbreviations

ACE

angiotensin-converting enzyme

ACEI(s)

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor(s)

AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

ARB(s)

angiotensin II receptor blocker(s)/antagonist(s)

AT1

angiotensin specific receptor

CER

Comparative Effectiveness Review

CRD

Centre for Reviews and Dissemination

DBP

diastolic blood pressure

EF

ejection fraction

EPC

Evidence-based Practice Centers

ESRD

end-stage renal disease

GFR

glomerular filtration rate

HbA1c

glycated hemoglobin

HCTZ

hydrochlorothiazide

HDL

high-density lipoprotein

LDL

low-density lipoprotein

LV

left ventricular

LVEF

left ventricular ejection fraction

LVH

left ventricular hypertrophy

LVMI

left ventricular mass index

MeSH

Medical Subject Headings

MI

myocardial infarction

RCT

randomized controlled trial

SBP

systolic blood pressure

SD

standard deviation

SF-36

Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey

SRC

Scientific Resource Center

TC

total cholesterol

TG

triglyceride

UAE

urinary albumin excretion

USPSTF

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

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