November 1, 1999The Medical Journal of Australia110 citations
View Full PaperThe 1999 WHO–ISH Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension
Key Result
The 1999 WHO-ISH hypertension guidelines shift the primary management emphasis from isolated blood pressure levels to overall cardiovascular risk assessment.
Main Result
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
Abstract
The new guidelines shift the emphasis from blood pressure levels to total cardiovascular risk