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Research papers state that angiotensin receptor blockers reduce the qt interval, what's the clinical significance of this in people with normal heart rhythms who take these drugs for hypertension?
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None. If normal & have high blood pressure that cannot be controlled by DASH eating plan. Should be tried in everyone with HBP before starting meds. Systolic down in 1 week & diastolic in 2. If it works then no need for meds. Average fall in BP is better than most single meds. Key is monitoring if you are DASHing Na intake less that 1,500 mg/day & K intake 4,700 mg. Use App Cronometer to see.
Answered 11/13/2022
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