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Understanding Hypertension: Causes & Treatment by Najib Al Fatin is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses hypertension (HTN), including: 1. HTN, also known as high blood pressure, affects over 70 million Americans and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 2. Lifestyle modifications such as weight loss, reduced sodium intake, regular exercise, moderating alcohol consumption, and smoking cessation are first-line treatment recommendations to control HTN. 3. Pharmacological treatments for HTN include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers,
- Author
- Najib Al Fatin
- Language
- EN