Benefits and harms of treating blood pressure in older adults a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hypertension is a very common chronic illness in the United States and among Veterans. Use of antihypertensive medications can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, renal disease, and death. The most beneficial blood pressure targets for patients of specific age groups,...

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Main Authors: Weiss, Jessica, Kansagara, Devan (Author), Kerfoot, Amy (Author)
Corporate Authors: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center Evidence-based Synthesis Program Center
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Services Research & Development Service 2016, April 2016
Series:Evidence-based synthesis program
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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  • Includes bibliographical references