Contribution of hypertension to vascular risk in diabetic patients.

Authors
Marre, M Bouhanick, B Hadjadj, S Weekers, L
Citation
M. Marre et al., Contribution of hypertension to vascular risk in diabetic patients., DIABETE MET, 25, 1999, pp. 27-31
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrinology, Nutrition & Metabolism
Journal title
DIABETES & METABOLISM
ISSN journal
12623636 → ACNP
Volume
25
Year of publication
1999
Supplement
3
Pages
27 - 31
Database
ISI
SICI code
1262-3636(199906)25:<27:COHTVR>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor in diabetic subjects. Re cent trials have suggested that blood pressure objectives should be less th an or equal to 140/80 mmHg. However, there is currently no evidence support ing any particular preferential drug strategy for this treatment objective.