Key result
Optimal hypertension control requires effective treatment, prevention, and understanding both systolic and diastolic measurements.
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Design
Patient education summary
Supports clinician-patient communication on hypertension; leaves open prospective studies on educational interventions' effect on control rates.
This JAMA Patient Page explains what high blood pressure is, why it is important to control, the difference between the top (systolic) and bottom (diastolic) numbers, and how it is best treated and prevented.
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Angel N. Desai (2020) studied this question. High blood pressure requires effective treatment and prevention strategies, as well as an understanding of systolic and diastolic measurements to achieve optimal control.
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