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Hypertension in African Americans.
Current cardiology reports - 28 Oct 2017
Musemwa Nomsa, Gadegbeku Crystal A
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: African Americans are over-burdened with hypertension resulting in excess morbidity and mortality. We highlight the health impact of hypertension in this population, review important observations regarding disease pathogenesis, and outline evidence-based treatment, current treatment guidelines, and management approaches. RECENT FINDINGS: Hypertension accounts for 50% of the racial differences...
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