Blood pressure management: individualized treatment based on absolute risk and the potential for benefit
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Physicians should prescribe treatment with anti-hypertensive drugs based on a patient's individual characteristics rather than on a specific blood pressure measurement. Anti-hypertensive drugs are different medications used to treat hypertension, or persistent high blood pressure. The development of hypertension is associated with an increased risk of different types of cardiovascular disease such as a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. It is only one of several risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, and treatment for hypertensive is not a cure. Many individuals with normal blood pressure have had a heart attack or stroke. Some individuals with elevated blood pressure may not have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Treatment with anti-hypertensive drugs may not be necessary for these individuals.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 1993
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The effects of weight loss on blood pressure
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Weight loss can decrease blood pressure even in people whose blood pressure is at the upper limit of normal. This was the conclusion of a study of 1,191 people whose blood pressure was higher than normal but less than 140/90.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2001
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The effects of hormone replacement therapy on blood pressure in postmenopausal women
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Hormone replacement therapy may prevent hypertension in postmenopausal women, according to a study of 226 women. High blood pressure is more common in elderly people, especially women.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2001
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