The increased cardiovascular mortality among hypertensive smokers
Introduction Nearly half of all smokers are hypertensive based on new guidelines issued in 2017. The objective of this study is to assess the excess risk and shortened life expectancy of smokers with 1) elevated blood pressure (120-129/<80), 2) stage 1 hypertension (130-139/80-89), and 3) stage 2...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2018-10-01
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Series: | Tobacco Induced Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/,94793,0,2.html |