Systemic hypertension: an overview of the problem.
Hypertension is growing in prevalence and most of this growth represents isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly. Attempts at prevention are critical but likely are ineffectual. Therefore, the delivery and acceptance of current medical regimens must be improved.
Kaplan
Norman M
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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hypertension, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-8899, USA. norman.kaplan@utsouthwestern.edu
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents