Morbidity and mortality in hypertension

There is substantial evidence of increased mortality and morbidity in hypertension. There is also clear evidence that antihypertensive treatment reduces the incidence of stroke and reduces the incidence of heart failure, but leaves myocardial infarction as a major cause of death and disability.

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Published inDrugs (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 11 SUPPL 1; p. 25
Main Author Doyle, A E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Zealand 1976
Subjects
Cerebrovascular Disorders - etiology
Female
Humans
Hypertension - epidemiology
Hypertension - mortality
Hypertension - therapy
Male
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Summary:There is substantial evidence of increased mortality and morbidity in hypertension. There is also clear evidence that antihypertensive treatment reduces the incidence of stroke and reduces the incidence of heart failure, but leaves myocardial infarction as a major cause of death and disability.
ISSN:0012-6667
DOI:10.2165/00003495-197600111-00009