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. 1977 Sep 3;117(5):492-7.

Hypertension in a family practice

K V Rudnick, D L Sackett, S Hirst, C Holmes

Hypertension in a family practice

K V Rudnick et al. Can Med Assoc J. .

Abstract

The performance of an urban Canadian family practice in the detection, evaluation, treatment, control and follow-up of hypertension for a 10-year period 1965-74 was reviewed. Vigorous case-finding and treatment were followed by good control of hypertension in 67% of cases and a significant decrease in mortality from stroke and congestive heart failure. It is strongly suggested that the proper location for dealing with hypertension is the primary-care practice and that the general practitioner deserves greater assistance from clinical specialists, health foundations and ministries of health in attacking this problem.

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