Table 2 Antihypertensive treatment in patients referred for renal denervation
Antihypertensive drug classes | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Total number of patients | 34 |
Inhibitors of the renin–angiotensin system | 33 (97.1) |
Converting enzyme inhibitors | 5 |
Angiotensin receptor blockers | 24 |
Aliskiren | 4 |
Calcium channel blockers | 25 (73.5) |
Diuretics | 28 (82.3) |
Thiazides | 13 |
Loop diuretics | 2 |
Spironolactone/Amiloride | 13 |
β-blockers | 9 (26.5) |
α-blockers | 10 (29.4) |
Centrally acting drugs | 4 (11.8) |
