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[Swedish research in hypertension].

P Nilsson, L Werkö

    Svensk Medicinhistorisk Tidskrift
    |February 1, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    Swedish hypertension research, ongoing since the 1920s, has advanced understanding and treatment. Current efforts focus on optimizing long-term, cost-effective therapies for the large hypertensive patient population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Clinical Pharmacology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Swedish hypertension research spans nearly a century, evolving from early syndrome descriptions to modern drug therapies and clinical trials.
    • Pioneering work by Kylin, Hood, Werkö, Folkow, and Hansson has significantly contributed to understanding hypertension.
    • Hypertension affects a substantial patient group in Sweden (700,000 treated), highlighting the need for effective management.

    Purpose:

    • To provide a historical overview of hypertension research in Sweden.
    • To highlight key contributions and researchers in the field.
    • To underscore the ongoing need for research into optimal long-term hypertension management strategies.

    Summary:

    • Research began in the 1920s with Eskil Kylin's work on hypertension as a metabolic syndrome.
    • Modern drug therapy for malignant hypertension was initiated in the 1950s by Bertil Hood.
    • Recent contributions include arterial wall modeling studies and large-scale randomized clinical trials in hypertensive patients.

    Impact:

    • Swedish researchers have made significant advancements in understanding hypertension's pathophysiology and treatment.
    • The ongoing research aims to establish the most beneficial and cost-effective long-term therapies.
    • Continued investigation is crucial for improving the management of the largest patient group in Sweden.

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