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The modern treatment of hypertension

Journal of Human Hypertension volume 14, pages S51–S62 (2000)Cite this article

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Progress in the treatment of hypertension over the past 50 years is reviewed. While achievements have been considerable, they have sometimes been exaggerated by uncritical analyses and meta-analyses of trials. Data of the large but seriously flawed American HDFP study especially have distorted appreciation of therapeutic benefits.

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Robertson, J. The modern treatment of hypertension. J Hum Hypertens 14 (Suppl 1), S51–S62 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1000988

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