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isolated systolic hypertension |
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isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), a type of hypertension in which only the systolic blood pressure is elevated. The condition, which usually affects the elderly, increases the risk of stroke or heart attack. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 6) Two thirds of Americans with hypertension are [greater than or equal to]60 years of age, (4) and by age [greater than or equal to]65 years, approximately 88% of persons with inadequate BP control have isolated systolic hypertension (7); this reflects both the age-related increase in systolic BP and the difficulty in treating systolic hypertension. Most older people develop isolated systolic hypertension due to the rigidity of clogged arteries," says Kaplan. Echocardiographic evaluation of cardiac structure and function in elderly subjects with isolated systolic hypertension. |
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