Optimal treatment of hypertension in African Americans. Reaching and maintaining target blood pressure goals.

Abstract:

:Treatment of hypertension in African Americans has special challenges, including a lack of objective trial data on which to base decisions and differing benefits and responses than with other patients. However, adequate control is possible and should be the goal of treating physicians. This article describes current "best practice" guidance on appropriate treatment of high blood pressure in African Americans. Two patient scenarios offer insight into clinical strategies.

journal_name

Postgrad Med

journal_title

Postgraduate medicine

authors

Bakris GL,Ferdinand KC,Douglas JG,Sowers JR

doi

10.3810/pgm.2002.10.1333

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2002-10-01 00:00:00

pages

73-4, 77-80, 83-4

issue

4

eissn

0032-5481

issn

1941-9260

journal_volume

112

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