Hypokalemia and ST Elevation Induced by Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic Combination
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The combination of an angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker (valsartan) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) has been evaluated in the treatment of patients with hypertension in several clinical trials. The valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide (VAL-HCT) combination was found to be generally more effective than either drug given alone. The incidence of adverse events in VAL-HCT recipients was not significantly different than in placebo recipients. Valsartan attenuated the hydrochlorothiazide-associated decrease in serum potassium concentrations. In this report, a 73-year old female patient, who after using VAL-HCT comGunduz-vol4,no3 1/10/70 7:57 PM Page 476
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