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Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 7e
Chapter 15. Hypertension
Sections: Key Concepts,  Learning Objectives, Hypertension: Introduction, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, Evaluation of Therapeutic Outcomes, Conclusions, Abbreviations, References.
Topics Discussed: hypertension.
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| | The risk of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality is directly correlated with blood pressure (BP). Even patients with prehypertension have an increased risk of CV disease. |
| | Outcome trials have shown that antihypertensive drug therapy substantially reduces the risks of CV events and death in patients with hypertension. |
| | Essential hypertension is usually an asymptomatic condition. A diagnosis cannot be made based on one..."
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