High Normal Blood Pressure a New Approach

Włodzimierz Januszewicz; Marek Sznajderman

Vol 6, No 3 (2002)

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Published online: 2002-07-01

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High Normal Blood Pressure a New Approach

Włodzimierz Januszewicz, Marek Sznajderman

Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2002;6(3):143-146.

Vol 6, No 3 (2002)

Artykuły redakcyjne

Published online: 2002-07-01

Abstract

Recently published study from the Framingham Heart Study has shown that blood pressure classified as high normal is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The authors of this article discuss the clinical significance of these findings and the importance of life-style measures in this population.