Isolated systolic hypertension: a different kind of high blood pressure.
Isolated systolic hypertension is a distinct disease entity associated with serious morbidity and mortality, in particular, stroke. The mechanism of systolic hypertension appears to be a reduction in arterial compliance. Identification of patients at greatest risk is paramount. A simple nonpharmacologic or pharmacologic intervention can decrease isolated systolic hypertension, enhance quality of life and prevent major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.
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Creighton University, Omaha, NE.
D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D013599:Systole / Q000502:physiology*