Trends in pharmacological sciences
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Trends Pharmacol. Sci. · Aug 2005
ReviewReduction of blood pressure variability: a new strategy for the treatment of hypertension.
The main aims of the treatment of hypertension are to prevent end-organ damage (EOD) and to avoid consequent lethal complications associated with hypertension. Blood pressure level is a well-known determinant of EOD. ⋯ The reduction of BPV is an important contributory factor of the organ protection provided by some antihypertensive drugs. Thus, reduction of BPV might represent a new strategy for the treatment of hypertension.