The Progression of Prehypertension to Hypertension Among Beneficiaries of the Military Health System
Federal Practitioner. 2008 December;25(12):15
December 1, 2008|Federal Practitioner
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The category of mild blood pressure elevation dubbed “prehypertension” has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks and is assumed to be a precursor to full-blown hypertension. These DoD researchers present an analysis of the condition’s prevalence and progression in a large, military cohort.
