This ASHP position statement reinforces aggressive blood pressure targets and the use of thiazide diuretics as first-line therapy for hypertension to reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity.
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Zillich et al. (2006) conducted a review in Hypertension. Antihypertensive medications and lifestyle modifications was evaluated.
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