Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 191-193, July 2005

Systemic Hypertension: An Overview of the Problem

  • Norman M. Kaplan

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Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hypertension, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.

Hypertension is growing in prevalence and most of this growth represents isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly. Attempts at prevention are critical but likely are ineffectual. Therefore, the delivery and acceptance of current medical regimens must be improved.

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PII: S0270-9295(05)00027-6

doi:10.1016/j.semnephrol.2005.02.002

Seminars in Nephrology
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 191-193, July 2005

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