Management of High Blood Pressure in Those without Overt Cardiovascular Disease Utilising Absolute Risk Scores
Author
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Increasing blood pressure has a continuum of adverse risk for cardiovascular events.
Traditionally this single measure was used to determine who to treat and how vigorously.
However, estimating absolute risk rather than measurement of a single risk factor such as blood pressure is a superior method to identify who is most at risk of having an adverse cardiovascular event such as stroke or myocardial infarction, and therefore who would most likely benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk calculators must be used to estimate absolute risk in those without overt CVD as physician estimation is unreliable.
Incorporation into usual practice and limitations of the strategy are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nelson, Mark R.. 2011. Management of High Blood Pressure in Those without Overt Cardiovascular Disease Utilising Absolute Risk Scores. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nelson, Mark R.. Management of High Blood Pressure in Those without Overt Cardiovascular Disease Utilising Absolute Risk Scores. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483740
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nelson, Mark R.. Management of High Blood Pressure in Those without Overt Cardiovascular Disease Utilising Absolute Risk Scores. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-483740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483740