Saltzberg S, Stroh JA, Frishman WH. Isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly: pathophysiology and treatment.
Med Clin North Am 1988;
72:523-47. [PMID:
3279289 DOI:
10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30781-7]
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Abstract
Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is a common clinical finding in the elderly population and appears to be a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. It appears feasible and safe to treat patients with various antihypertensive drugs; however, the morbidity and mortality benefits still need to be determined.
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