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When to treat? Recent trials in mild hypertension. Epidemiological data and conclusions

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The aim of treatment of mild hypertension is to lower the incidence of cardiovascular events by reduction of blood pressure. This aim can be achieved (Australian Therapeutic Trial in Mild Hypertension 1980; HDFP Study 1979 a, b, 1982 a, b). Nevertheless the possible side-effects of antihypertensive treatment must be considered. The quality of life of the patients is important especially since mild hypertension on its own is a relatively weak risk factor for the individual patient despite its high incidence in the community.

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  1. Marien-Hospital, Rochusstraße 2, 4000, Düsseldorf 30, Germany

    K. Hayduk M. D.

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  1. Hypertension Center, Veterans Administration Center, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, California, 90822, USA

    M. A. Weber

  2. Medical Unit, St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, Great Britain

    C. J. Mathias M. B., B. S., D. Phil., M. R. C. P. (Senior Wellcome Fellow in Clinical Science, Honorary Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer in Medicine) (Senior Wellcome Fellow in Clinical Science, Honorary Consultant Physician and Senior Lecturer in Medicine)

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Hayduk, K. (1984). When to treat? Recent trials in mild hypertension. Epidemiological data and conclusions. In: Weber, M.A., Mathias, C.J. (eds) Mild hypertension. Steinkopff. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87506-9_8

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