Abstract
As part of the ongoing process of issuing guidelines for managing hypertension the World Health Organisation and International Society of Hypertension present a summary of the latest guidelines for the management of mild hypertension. In both young and elderly people this condition is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and should be treated. Information is presented on methods of diagnostic evaluation and assessment of risk. Methods of treatment, including changes in lifestyle, are covered.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1541-1546 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | British Medical Journal |
Volume | 307 |
Issue number | 6918 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 11 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)