Observational Study
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World J Nephrol. Dec 25, 2023; 12(5): 168-181
Published online Dec 25, 2023. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v12.i5.168
Table 7 Number of patients prescribed with each antihypertensive class at baseline and the 12-mo and 24-mo follow-ups
Antihypertensive class
Baseline, n = 17081
12-mo follow-up, n = 17081
24-mo follow-up, n = 17081
P value1
Diuretic (thiazide and loop)895 (52.4)874 (51.2)839 (49.1)0.153
CCB (dihydropyridine)696 (40.7)710 (41.6)646 (37.8)0.063
CCB (non- dihydropyridine)83 (4.9)74 (4.3)75 (4.4)0.719
Beta blocker588 (34.4)581 (34.0)560 (32.8)0.573
Alpha blocker421 (24.6)433 (25.4)394 (23.1)0.281
Central agent81 (4.7)90 (5.3)66 (5.0)0.779
Vasodilator18 (1.1)14 (0.8)18 (1.1)0.724
RAS blocker1076 (63.0)1077 (63.1)1056 (61.8)0.417
Dual RAS blockers99 (5.8)127 (7.4)122 (7.1)0.127
Spironolactone/eplerenone58 (3.4)49 (2.9)43 (2.5)0.309