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What is normal blood pressure?

Authors :
Freitag, Michael H.
Vasan, Ramachandran S.
Source :
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension; May 2003, Vol. 12 Issue: 3 p285-292, 8p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Given the continuous relations of blood pressure to cardiovascular risk, any definition of high blood pressure is arbitrary, and based on thresholds at which there is clear evidence that treatment benefits outweigh potential risks. This review examines what constitutes optimal blood pressure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10624821 and 14736543
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49501318