Impact of High-Normal Blood Pressure on the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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Authors

Ramachandran S. Vasan · Boston University

Martin G. Larson · Boston University

Eric Leip · Framingham Heart Study

Jane C. Evans · Boston University

Christopher J. O’Donnell · Massachusetts General Hospital

W B Kannel · Boston University

Daniel Levy ·

Abstract

High-normal blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Our findings emphasize the need to determine whether lowering high-normal blood pressure can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Sodium Intake and Health Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 345, Issue 18, pp. 1291-1297

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa003417

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