Eli A. Friedman, M.D.

Dr. Friedman has received grant/research support from Alteon within the past three years.

This activity is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from the Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.

Release Date: 04/28/2002
Termination Date: 04/28/2005

Estimated time to complete: 1 hour(s).

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• Enumerate the incidence and prevalence statistics pertaining to the prevalence and treatment of hypertension
• Discuss the key studies in the treatment of hypertension
• Detail the rationale for treating hypertension in high-risk subjects: the elderly, those with kidney disease, and diabetic people
• Discuss the therapeutic options for hypertension.

 

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The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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