Association of stage 1 hypertension defined by the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline with cardiovascular events and mortality in Chinese adults

CONCLUSION: Using the new definition, Chinese adults with untreated stage 1 hypertension are at higher risk for MI, stroke, and all-cause mortality. This finding may help to validate the new BP classification system in China.PMID:37319412 | DOI:10.1097/CM9.0000000000002669

Source: Chinese Medical Journal - June 15, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Qiannan Gao Liuxin Li Jingjing Bai Luyun Fan Jiangshan Tan Shouling Wu Jun Cai Source Type: research