Rationale against the Drug Treatment of Marginal Diastolic Systemic Hypertension

Rationale against the Drug Treatment of Marginal Diastolic Systemic Hypertension

Contributor(s):
The American Journal of Cardiology
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Excerpta Medica (Firm), 1 August 1990
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Freis argued that borderline and many mildly hypertensive patients did not necessarily require drug treatment. In most cases, the condition could be treated through regular exercise, weight reduction, cessation of smoking, or restricting salt and alcohol intake.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
4 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X117 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBHR
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X117
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)