Abstract:The global prevalence of hypertension is high and continues to rise, making it an increasingly common condition managed in primary care. Untreated hypertension can cause end-organ damage leading to complications that increase morbidity and mortality from cardiac, renal, and cerebrovascular disease. Hypertension can significantly affect an individual patient’s quality of life and can cause a considerable strain on the healthcare system. If hypertension is detected early, these events are avoidable, as there is … Show more
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