Lifestyle changes may be more important than drugs for mild hypertension

A large NIHR-funded UK study compared rates of mortality and risk of cardiovascular disease between patients who received antihypertensive treatment and those who did not. There was an increased risk of adverse effects, like low blood pressure. It found no evidence to support starting drug treatment for adults of low-cardiovascular risk with mild hypertension.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news