Why the study?
Does physician adherence to blood pressure guidelines and subsequent blood pressure control differ between patients younger than 65 years and those 65 years or older?
Does physician adherence to blood pressure guidelines and subsequent blood pressure control differ between patients younger than 65 years and those 65 years or older?
Physician adherence to JNC 7 blood pressure guidelines was significantly lower for senior patients compared to younger patients, highlighting a potential gap in care for older populations.
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Observed lower adherence in seniors should not yet alter practice; leaves open age-specific barriers to guideline implementation.
Milchak et al. (2008) studied this question.
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