Hypertension syndrome and cardiovascular events. High blood pressure is only one risk factor
Glasser, S.P.
Postgraduate Medicine 110(5): 29-36
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 11727651 Document Number: 531838
It is becoming increasingly clear that high blood pressure is not the sole cause of the high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates associated with hypertension. Reduction of blood pressure is of utmost importance, but many other factors contribute significantly to the risk of adverse cardiovascular events and death. In this article, Dr Glasser reviews hypertension as a syndrome, emphasizing therapy to improve blood pressure control, increase arterial compliance, and inhibit or reverse vascular remodeling.