Title:

Borderline Mild Systemic Hypertension: Should It Be Treated?

Creator:

Freis, Edward D.

Date:

15 September 1986

Description:

In this article, Freis argued that borderline and hypertensive patients did not necessarily require drug treatment. In most cases, the condition could be treated through alternative therapies, such as regular exercise, weight reduction, cessation of smoking, or restricting salt and alcohol intake.

Periodical:

The American Journal of Cardiology

Publisher:

Excerpta Medica (Firm)

Location:

Box: 7. Folder: 9

Rights:

Public Domain

Genre:

Articles

Subject:

Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents

Format:

Text

Extent:

4 pages

Language:

English

Legacy Source Citation:

Periodical. Freis, Edward D. "Borderline Mild Systemic Hypertension: Should It Be Treated?" The American Journal of Cardiology 58, (15 September 1986): 642-645. Article. 4 Images.. The American Journal of Cardiology

Legacy ID:

XFBBCP

NLM ID:

101584929X33

Profiles Collection:

The Edward D. Freis Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X33

Story Section:

After 1980: Changing Trends in Hypertension Therapy