[Evolution of treatment options for hypertension].

In the early 20th century hypertension became a medical problem because of the prevalence. The process of clinical research of the etiopathogenesis of hypertension is associated with a scientific and technical progress and state of medical science at every historical stage. The first stage (end of the 19th century--beginning of the 20th (century) was characterised by a research of hypertension and monitoring of its natural history. The second stage (early--mid 20th century) was characterised by attempts to influence on the natural history of hypertension. The basis of the attempts was neurohumoral concept. The third stage (end of 50s--beginning of 70s)--was characterised by the application of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, calcium channel blocker and thiazide diuretic along with beta-adrenergic blockers. The fourth stage (end of 20th century--beginning of 21st) was characterised by discovery of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, development of complex treatment options for hypertension, based on stratification of risk factors of cardiovascular complication. Clinical picture of hypertension haven't changed significally during the last 100 years. Cerebral and cardiac manifestations of hypertension remain dominat in 21st century as well as in 20th century. In the beginning of 21st century such systems as eyes and kidneys are not affected by the hypertension. Hypertension remains the main cause of progression of cardiac muscle and vessel wall structural changes.