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Editorial
. 2007 Sep 1;335(7617):408-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39310.540683.80.

Reassessing normal blood pressure

Ira S Nash
Editorial

Reassessing normal blood pressure

Ira S Nash. BMJ. .

Abstract

Blood pressure should be evaluated and treated in the context of overall cardiovascular risk

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: ISN has received payment for speaking on behalf of Merck regarding its cholesterol lowering drugs but not for several years. ISN has no current ties to Merck.

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