Thiazides do not affect mortality but may reduce CV events vs. nondiuretic antihypertensive drugs at up to 5 y

Source Citation Reinhart M, Puil L, Salzwedel DM, et al. First-line diuretics versus other classes of antihypertensive drugs for hypertension. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023;7:CD008161. 37439548 Clinical Impact Ratings GIM/FP/GP: Cardiology:

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This article compares first-line diuretics with other classes of antihypertensive drugs in the treatment of hypertension.