What differentiates primary care physicians who predominantly prescribe diuretics for treating mild to moderate hypertension from those who do not? A comparative qualitative study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thiazide diuretics are cost-effective for the treatment of mild to moderate hypertension, but physicians often opt for more expensive treatment options such as angiotensin II receptor blockers or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibit...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-02-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/9 |