On average, one in four adults has hypertension. This figure is higher in certain regions of
the world, and in certain regions of countries. However, the worldwide prevalence of …

Current blood pressure treatment guidelines call for a single drug to be tried first in people
with Stage 1 hypertension, ie those with a systolic reading over 140 mmHg and a diastolic …

Editor's Note: The American Society of Hypertension is publishing a series of Position
Papers in their official journals throughout the 2008–2011 years. The following Position …

Back in 1931, it was thought that “the treatment of hypertension itself is a difficult and almost
hopeless task… for ought we know the hypertension may be an important compensatory …

Hypertension is a major preventable risk factor for atherosclerosis and ischemic heart
disease. Although modern and effective antihypertensive drugs are available, most patients …

A panel was convened to discuss current combination therapy for hypertension. Alan H.
Gradman, MD, of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine …

Meticulous control of blood pressure is required in patients with hypertension to produce the
maximum reduction in clinical cardiovascular end points, especially in patients with …

Aim: To review the various pharmacological approaches currently proposed for the
treatment of hypertension. Results: With the evolution of pharmacological treatment of …

Myocardial infarction, stroke, and congestive heart failure are the leading causes of death
and disability in developed countries. Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors …

The goal of antihypertensive therapy is to abolish the risks associated with blood pressure
(BP) elevation without adversely affecting quality of life. Drug selection is based on efficacy …