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Treatment of hypertension in African Americans presents special challenges due to a lack of objective trial data, but adequate control is possible and should be the goal of treating physicians.
This article provides clinical strategies and best practice guidance for managing hypertension in African American patients.
Emphasizes achievable BP control as goal in African American patients despite challenges; leaves open optimal regimens pending dedicated trials.
Treatment of hypertension in African Americans has special challenges, including a lack of objective trial data on which to base decisions and differing benefits and responses than with other patients. However, adequate control is possible and should be the goal of treating physicians. This article describes current "best practice" guidance on appropriate treatment of high blood pressure in African Americans. Two patient scenarios offer insight into clinical strategies.
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Bakris et al. (2002) conducted a review in Hypertension. Antihypertensive treatment was evaluated. Treatment of hypertension in African Americans presents special challenges due to a lack of objective trial data, but adequate control is possible and should be the goal of treating physicians.
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