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==References==
==References==
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/jnc7full.pdf
*http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/jnc7full.pdf
(Formatting needed)Major Outcomes in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Calcium Channel Blocker vs Diuretic
*(Formatting needed)"Major Outcomes in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Calcium Channel Blocker vs Diuretic
 
The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)"
The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)
 
The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators for the ALLHAT Collaborative Research Group
The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators for the ALLHAT Collaborative Research Group
JAMA. 2002;288:2981-2997.  
JAMA. 2002;288:2981-2997.  


[[Category:Health Sciences Workgroup]]
[[Category:Health Sciences Workgroup]]

Revision as of 21:24, 27 April 2007

Hypertension is a multisystem disease whose hallmark is the elevation of blood pressure.

Definition

Epidemiology

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Diagnosis & Natural History

Treatment

References

The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)" The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators for the ALLHAT Collaborative Research Group JAMA. 2002;288:2981-2997.