Cohort study suggests there is no need to choose first-line drug treatment for hypertension according to age and ethnicity – guidelines could be simplified
26 Nov, 2020 | 08:56h | UTCCommentary: Study questions blood pressure drug guidance based on age and ethnicity – British Medical Journal AND Laurie Tomlinson: Shining a light into medicine’s dusty corners – The BMJ Opinion AND UK’s NICE Guidelines for Hypertension Tx Based on Age, Ethnicity May Need Updating – Physician’s Weekly AND
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Current UK guidance on drug treatment for high blood pressure, which differs depending on a patient’s age and ethnicity, could be simplified in line with other international guidelines, suggests new @bmj_latest research @SarahJoSinnott https://t.co/bWLhXoFnV4
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) November 21, 2020