Hypertension guidelines: Evidence-based treatments for maintaining blood pressure control

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Leslie L Davis, Associate Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: Approximately one in three adults in the United States has hypertension. This article provides an update on the latest JNC-8 guideline for treating hypertension in adults. Emphasis is placed on new and updated information and implications for primary care clinicians to help patients achieve and maintain better blood pressure control.

Additional Information

Publication
The Nurse Practitioner
Language: English
Date: 2015
Keywords
hypertension, JNC 8 guideline, primary care, treatment guidelines, uncontrolled BP

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