The J curve in hypertension. Physiopathologic speculation or a relevant issue in clinical practice?
Introduction: The J curve phenomenon in the treatment of hypertension refers to the view that reducing blood pressure below a certain critical point (diastolic pressure in particular) is no longer beneficial and may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular events. The existence of this phenomeno...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Italian Journal of Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/144 |