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. 2003 Aug;12(8 Suppl Hypertension):56-61.

Compliance--and improving it--in hypertension

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  • PMID: 12971594

Compliance--and improving it--in hypertension

William J Elliott. Manag Care. 2003 Aug.

Abstract

Compliance with hypertension therapy is key to achieving target blood pressure control rates. Compliance and persistence rates vary by drug class, but clinicians can take practical steps to improve patient adherence to any prescribed regimen. JNC-7 recognizes barriers to physician compliance with treatment recommendations.

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