Abstract
The recently published seventh U.S. Joint National Committee report comprises a number of important changes regarding the management of hypertension, including the addition of the concept of "prehypertension", the choice of initial drug therapy, the use of combinations for initial therapy and lower goals for therapy. These and other changes are described and defended.
| Translated title of the contribution | The new American guidelines: Critical analysis |
|---|---|
| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 7-11 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | SPEC. ISS. 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 28 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pharmacology (medical)