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Review
. 2003 Dec;18(13):45-53; quiz 54-5.
doi: 10.7748/ns2003.12.18.13.45.c3517.

Hypertension

Ellen Welch  1
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Review

Hypertension

Ellen Welch. Nurs Stand. 2003 Dec.

Abstract

An estimated 20 per cent of people in the UK have elevated blood pressure that warrants some form of treatment or monitoring. Hypertension can have serious consequences for patients and may result in death from coronary heart disease and stroke. Early intervention, patient education and lifestyle modification are essential for effective management of hypertension.

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