Treatment of Arterial Hypertension (HTA) 

Treatment for hypertension begins with lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, stopping smoking, reducing sodium and alcohol, and exercising regularly. If necessary, medications are used: diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and calcium channel blockers. Depending on cardiovascular risk, patients may require medications in addition to lifestyle changes. Treatment begins with a single drug, then a combination if the pressure remains high...