Rethinking guidelines for treating high blood pressure: Variability is a risk factor too (PhysOrg)
March 11, 2010 — JesseHypertension is the most prevalent treatable risk factor for stroke. One in two adults are affected by it, and the risk of being hypertensive during a lifetime is about 90%. Despite this, the underlying mechanisms by which raised blood pressure can cause cardiovascular disease are poorly understood. Clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension focus heavily on mean …
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Rethinking guidelines for treating high blood pressure: Variability is a risk factor too (PhysOrg)