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What to do if patient has aortic aneurysm with htn. what 2 drugs you give them?

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Amlodipine: One study suggested amlodipine is beneficial. The most important factor is BP control and not smoking. The second drug I would choose would be a beta blocker like atenolol or metoprolol.

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Answered 9/23/2014

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