Hypertension Persistent elevation of arterial blood pressure (BP) ~72 million Americans (31%) have BP > 140/90 mmHg Most patients asymptomatic Increasing prevalence with aging of population and epidemic of overweight Control of BP leads to a reduction in event Control of BP leads to a reduction in events Approximately 50% reduction in heart failure Approximately 40% reduction in stroke Approximately 20-25% reduction in MI
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