Abstract
For the clinician, the definition of hypertension in older people presents some problems. If WHO guidelines are used, a high proportion of the elderly can be regarded as being hypertensive, with blood pressures in excess of 160/95 mm Hg.
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Kennedy, R.D. (1976). High Blood Pressure and Its Management. In: Caird, F.I., Dall, J.L.C., Kennedy, R.D. (eds) Cardiology in Old Age. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8777-4_8
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