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Preventing and treating hypertension: can we do better?

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy

|May 1, 1993

Summary

Recent National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) reports offer new hypertension facts and recommendations. Despite significant advances in hypertension management over 20 years, further improvements are still needed.

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Background:

Hypertension management has seen significant advancements over the past two decades.
Controversies in hypertension guidelines persist despite new data.

Discussion:

The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP) has released updated reports.
These reports provide beneficial facts and recommendations for hypertension care.

Key Insights:

Recent NHBPEP reports offer valuable new information on hypertension.
The findings aim to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

Outlook:

Opportunities for further improvement in hypertension control remain.
Continued research and guideline updates are essential for advancing cardiovascular health.

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