Because primary hypertension has no identifiable cause, treatment is based on interfering with the physiological mechanisms that regulate blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics treat hypertension because they:

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Thiazide diuretics work by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney, leading to an increase in sodium and water excretion, resulting in decreased fluid volume and blood pressure. They have no effect on renin secretion, aldosterone production, or blood viscosity.

Because Primary Hypertension Has No Identifiable Cause, Treatment Is Based