by Eric Christianson | Feb 18, 2026 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics remain foundational therapies in hypertension management. Two of the most commonly discussed agents are hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) and chlorthalidone. While they are often used interchangeably in practice, important pharmacologic...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common mechanism—blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor—not all ARBs are...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
by Eric Christianson | May 19, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide diuretics are commonly are one of the most commonly used classes of antihypertensive agents. They carry many adverse effects. Some can be a nuisance while others can be more serious. In this blog post, I’ll run down the most common thiazide diuretic...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 3, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug interactions and also share some information on how these interactions can...
