Early intervention with antihypertensive therapy is increasingly recommended to protect kidney function and simultaneously reduce cardiovascular risk, even in patients with high-normal blood pressure.
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Supports earlier antihypertensive initiation in high-risk patients; extends guidelines by prioritizing integrated renal and CV protection at lower thresholds.
Ruilope et al. (2007) studied this question.
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