The Challenge of Hypertension

The Challenge of Hypertension

Contributor(s):
Cardiovascular Review
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Medical World News, 1972
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Freis noted that though hypertension was one of the few important cardiovascular diseases that could be treated, its nature--progressive over decades and often without symptoms--presented special challenges to physicians. Prescribing treatment was only a first step; physicians would need to convince patients of the need for long-term treatment, and then follow their cases, making adjustments to medication as needed, and enlisting family and community resources to support the effort.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
2 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X144 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBJZ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X144
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)