• Singap Med J · Aug 2014

    Doctor, do I really need treatment for my current blood pressure?

    • Choon How How and QuahHui Min JoanneHMSingHealth Polyclinics - Outram, 3 Second Hospital Ave, Singapore 168937. joanne.quah.h.m@singhealth.com.sg..
    • SingHealth Polyclinics - Outram, 3 Second Hospital Ave, Singapore 168937. joanne.quah.h.m@singhealth.com.sg.
    • Singap Med J. 2014 Aug 1; 55 (8): 401-3; quiz 404.

    AbstractHypertension is the most common chronic condition seen in primary care. It is a potentially modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and renal complications. The latest Joint National Committee recommendations in 2014 address common clinical questions from the best available science with regard to managing patients with hypertension. We review some of these recommendations and discuss how they may be applied in our practice.

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