Quality of care for hypertension in the United States

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite heavy recent emphasis on blood pressure (BP) control, many patients fail to meet widely accepted goals. While access and adherence to therapy certainly play a role, another potential explanation is poor quality of essential c...

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Main Authors: LaPuerta Pablo, Chen Roland, DeCristofaro Alison, Adams John, Hicks Jennifer, Hiatt Liisa, McGlynn Elizabeth A, Asch Steven M, Kerr Eve A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/5/1