What Should Be the Target Blood Pressure for This Older Patient With Hypertension?
Abstract
Hypertension is prevalent and the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Controversy exists regarding the optimum threshold above which to begin antihypertensive therapy and the optimum target blood pressure once medication is begun. This controversy is particularly true for older patients, who may be more likely to benefit from treatment because of their higher risk for cardiovascular events, but may also be more at risk for...
Paper Details
Title
What Should Be the Target Blood Pressure for This Older Patient With Hypertension?
Published Date
Aug 7, 2018
Journal
Volume
169
Issue
3
Pages
175 - 175
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