Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in the elderly
Abstract
Background Elevated blood pressure (known as hypertension) increases with age, and most rapidly over age 60. Systolic hypertension is more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease than diastolic hypertension, and occurs more commonly in older people. It is important to know the benefits and harms of antihypertensive treatment of hypertension in this age group. Objectives To quantify antihypertensive drug effect on overall mortality,...
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Title
Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in the elderly
Published Date
Oct 7, 2009
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