Hypertension in special populations.
Essential hypertension is a common disorder, and a variety of antihypertensive drugs are available to lower blood pressure in the normal range. Identifying special subpopulations by differences in age, gender, race, and body weight has taught clinicians to be more selective in antihypertensive therapy. The rationale for this selectivity is often speculative and has not been corroborated by any hard data. It is hoped that some of the prospective, randomized trials currently in progress will throw some light on this question.
Messerli
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Department of Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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