Borderline Mild Systemic Hypertension: Should It Be Treated?

Borderline Mild Systemic Hypertension: Should It Be Treated?

Contributor(s):
The American Journal of Cardiology
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Excerpta Medica (Firm), 15 September 1986
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this article, Freis argued that borderline and hypertensive patients did not necessarily require drug treatment. In most cases, the condition could be treated through alternative therapies, such as 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:
101584929X33 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBCP
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X33
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)