J curve: controversies

Authors

  • Edwin Rolando Castillo-Velarde Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Yrigoyen, EsSalud. Sociedad Peruana de Hipertensión Arterial.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v71i4.103

Keywords:

Cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, J curve.

Abstract

Optimal control of hypertension requires knowledge of the pathophysiologic, clinical and therapeutic mechanisms, as well as support of recommendations on treatment goals, benefits and risks. Consequence of antihypertensive management is the presence of the J-curve that represents the presence of increased cardiovascular risk associated with diastolic pressure reduction. Although this curve has been debated for years, there are numerous reports about its existence and impact on morbidity and mortality, thereby providing an important reference when setting our goals of treatment.

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Published

2010-12-31

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Simposio

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How to Cite

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Castillo-Velarde ER. J curve: controversies. An Fac med [Internet]. 2010 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];71(4):245-9. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/103