| ACE-I | Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors |
| ADR | Adverse drug reactions |
| ARB | Angiotensin receptor blockers |
| BB | Beta-blockers |
| CCB | Calcium channel blockers |
| CI | Confidence interval |
| CVD | Cardiovascular diseases |
| DBP | Diastolic blood pressure |
| ESC | European Society of Cardiology |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| MDIS | Multiple drug intolerance syndrome |
| PRISMA | Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |