Ray W. Gifford, Jr., MD

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New hypertension guidelines set aggressive goals based on risk factors

Author:: Ray W. Gifford, Jr., MD

Publish date: January 1, 1998

The JNC VI report updates the standard of care in hypertension, advising physicians to be more diligent in lowering blood pressure, especially in p...

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What’s new in the treatment of hypertension

Author:: Ray W. Gifford, Jr., MD

Publish date: March 1, 1997

Systolic pressure predicts risk more accurately than diastolic pressure. The current goal of 140/90 is probably not aggressive enough.