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Drug treatment of essential hypertension in older people
Corporate AuthorNHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York
Journal titleEffectiveness Matters, vol 4, issue 2, October 1999
PublisherYork, October 1999
Pages4 pp
KeywordsHypertension ; Drugs ; Research Reviews.
AnnotationHypertension is widely considered as one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and is strongly associated with death from stroke, congestive heart failure and coronary heart disease. Evidence is outlined that drug treatment of hypertension in older people saves lives and prevents unnecessary morbidity. Adverse effects of drug treatments and quality of life issues are also covered. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-991018201 P
ClassmarkCQQ: LLD: 3A:6KC

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