Drugs used to treat
Hypertension
1
, Overview
A persistent & sustained elevation of blood
pressure (BP):
>140/90 mm Hg
Damaging effects on heart, brain, kidneys & eyes
Asymptomatic until overt end-organ damage
A higher risk in older & black people
A leading global risk for mortality
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Hypertension
1
, Overview
A persistent & sustained elevation of blood
pressure (BP):
>140/90 mm Hg
Damaging effects on heart, brain, kidneys & eyes
Asymptomatic until overt end-organ damage
A higher risk in older & black people
A leading global risk for mortality
2