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Patients with hypertension should work with their doctors to set blood pressure goals based on individual risk factors. Lifestyle changes are important for everyone, and patients should routinely monitor their blood pressure at home. Drug treatment needs to be planned on an individual basis. About 30% of patients with hypertension are not treated at all, and less than 50% have adequately controlled blood pressure.
It is not always clear when drugs should be started, particularly for...
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High Blood Pressure Treatment: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Healthy lifestyle changes are an important first step for lowering blood pressure. Current guidelines recommend that people should:Exercise at least... Read more »
Study: Elderly benefit from high blood pressure treatment
Many doctors have been reluctant to treat hypertension in the elderly, believing that treatment in these patients may do more harm than good. But... Read more »
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Early treatment delays but does not prevent high blood pressur...
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