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J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) ; 4(3): 189-96, 2002.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12045368

ABSTRACT

Obesity, now recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is closely associated with hypertension. Complex mechanisms link increasing body weight with increasing blood pressure. Treatment of the obese patient with hypertension requires consideration of physiologic changes related to obesity hypertension. Lifestyle modification, including weight reduction and increased physical activity, can directly influence blood pressure levels and improve blood pressure control in obese, hypertensive patients. Clinical trials are needed to determine the most effective antihypertensive drugs for the obese, hypertensive patient. Antiobesity drugs offer viable adjunctive pharmacotherapy for obesity hypertension, but additional long-term studies are needed to support their safety and efficacy.


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Hypertension/epidemiology , Hypertension/therapy , Obesity/epidemiology , Obesity/therapy , Adult , Aged , Antihypertensive Agents/therapeutic use , Combined Modality Therapy , Comorbidity , Diet, Fat-Restricted , Exercise , Female , Humans , Incidence , Life Style , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Risk Assessment , Risk Factors , Treatment Outcome
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