Cardiovascular Research

Case 1: isolated systolic hypertension.

Authors: V E Friedewald|||R A Kloner

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Abstract

Despite the prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) in the elderly, many physicians are reluctant to treat the disorder. Recently identified as one of the major health challenges of the new millennium, ISH is the focus of this month's CME-accredited case study in hypertension, featured at www.CardiovascularEd. com.