Isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly
@article{Chobanian2007IsolatedSH, title={Isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly}, author={A. Chobanian}, journal={The New England Journal of Medicine}, year={2007}, volume={357}, pages={789-796} }
Key MethodA 68-year-old accountant visits his physician. A year earlier he was told that his blood pressure was somewhat elevated and was advised to reduce salt intake and increase activity. Otherwise, he has been in good health and has no history or signs of cardiovascular or renal disease. On physical examination, his blood pressure is 178/72 mm Hg, and his body-mass index is 28.4. How should he be further evaluated and treated?Expand Abstract
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