Indonesian Journal of Cardiology
Vol. 33, No. 4 Oktober - Desember 2012

Prehypertension: is it a real medical problem?

Yoga Yuniadi (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jun 2013

Abstract

The term of prehypertension is introduced in guideline of hypertension management released byJoint National Committee on Hypertension a decade back. Prehypertension is define as blood pressure of 120-139/80-89 mmHg which was clasified as high normal group in previous classification.Such intentional identification of patients as “prehypertensive” calls needed attention to the excess risk associatedwith BP in this range and reminds healthcare providers to pay more attention to prevention. However, is it really worth to pay more attention on prehypertension?

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Indonesian Journal of Cardiology
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Abbrev

ijc

Publisher

Indonesian Heart Association

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Indonesian Journal of Cardiology (IJC) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal established by Indonesian Heart Association (IHA)/Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Kardiovaskular Indonesia (PERKI) [www.inaheart.org] on the year 1979. This journal is published to meet the needs of physicians and other ...