In this article, Freis noted that though hypertension was one of the few important cardiovascular diseases that could be treated, its nature--progressive over decades and often without symptoms--presented special challenges to physicians. Prescribing treatment was only a first step; physicians would need to convince patients of the need for long-term treatment, and then follow their cases, making adjustments to medication as needed, and enlisting family and community resources to support the effort.
Number of Image Pages:
2 (318,840 Bytes)
Date:
1972
Creator:
Freis, Edward D.
Source:
Periodical: Freis, Edward D. "The Challenge of Hypertension." Cardiovascular Review, (1972): 60-61. Article. 2 Images.
Publisher:
Medical World News
Rights:
This item is in the public domain. It may be used without permission.
Subject:
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Exhibit Category:
The VA Cooperative Study and the Beginning of Routine Hypertension Screening, 1964-1980
