title: Physiological observations in essential hypertension.
abstract: The various mechanisms that may be involved in essential hypertension are discussed, as well as their therapeutic implications. A step-care treatment program has been shown to be effective not only for the treatment of the individual patient with mild hypertension but also in mass population treatment programs. It is based on a program of sound general medical care, including dietary sodium restriction, reduction of excess body weight, and pharmacologic therapy. With intelligent use of anti-hypertensive drugs for effective control of arterial pressure, a drastic reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality can be expected.
mesh_terms: D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012306:Risk