High blood pressure--current state of play.
Blood pressure is well recognised and well treated in Australia; nevertheless, a number of problem areas still exist. The author looks at the management of hypertension in the elderly, factors affecting choice of drug and the place of cost-benefit analysis in choosing a drug for treatment of hypertension.
Shaw
J
J
Sydney University.
D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013599:Systole