Screening and treatment of hypertension in older adults: less is more?

Screening and treatment of hypertension in older adults: less is more?

Abstract Screening and treatment of hypertension is a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Hypertension causes a large proportion of cases of stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and associated disability and is highly prevalent especially among older adults. On the one...

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Main Authors: Daniela Anker, Brigitte Santos-Eggimann, Valérie Santschi, Cinzia Del Giovane, Christina Wolfson, Sven Streit, Nicolas Rodondi, Arnaud Chiolero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Public Health Reviews
Subjects:
Screening
Hypertension
Older adults
Frailty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40985-018-0101-z

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