A 40-year-old politician suffered from attacks of
chest pain diagnosed as angina pectoris. He had a
tense personality, resting heart rate was 96/min,
blood pressure 170/104 mm Hg, but blood sugar level
and lipid profile were normal. Select the most suitable
antihypertensive for initial therapy in his case:
A. Nifedipine
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Atenolol
D. Methyldopa
chest pain diagnosed as angina pectoris. He had a
tense personality, resting heart rate was 96/min,
blood pressure 170/104 mm Hg, but blood sugar level
and lipid profile were normal. Select the most suitable
antihypertensive for initial therapy in his case:
A. Nifedipine
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Atenolol
D. Methyldopa