Saturday, October 15, 2011

What every patient with high blood pressure should know about drugs?

1. For every 20 mmHg fall of systolic (upper) and 10 fall of diastolic (lower) blood pressure one needs one intervention, either life style life style intervention or one drug.

2. Lifestyle management alone practiced for six months can reduce blood pressure by up to 20/10 mmHg.

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