New hypertension guidelines offer practical, clinical information for doctors and patients around the globe

High blood pressure affects approximately one billion people worldwide. Because of this epidemic, The American Society of Hypertension Inc. and the International Society of Hypertension announce the creation of first-of-their-kind guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Hypertension: «Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in the Community.» These are the first guidelines to be usable for medical practitioners in any socioeconomic environment around the globe, from…

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/pc-…