Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of antihypertensive drugs in elderly patients with isolated systolic hypertension

Objective. To evaluate the antihypertensive and organoprotective effects of the calcium antagonist - slow release Nifedipine (Cordaflex RD) and diuretic Indapamid MR in patients with isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). Design and methods. 46 patients with ISH (66,2 ± 4,8 years) were included. Patients were divided into 2 clinical groups: 1st group (n = 26) took cordaflex RD, and 2nd group (n = 20) was given the Indapamide MR. The cardio- and...