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Hypertension in the elderly: treatment |
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| Authors: | S P Schulman G Gerstenblith |
| Abstract: | Hypertension in the elderly is a common problem confronting the practitioner today. The rationale for treating hypertensive elderly patients is presented in this article. Guidelines for the use of specific agents for the treatment of older patients are also discussed. |
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