I used to treat mild hypertension by prescribing a walk and less fast food. Shit worked wonders.
Treating Mild Hypertension ?
-8,912 participants
-Treated for 4 to 5 years as compared to placebo
-No mortality benefit
-7,080 participants
-did not reduce coronary heart disease, stroke, or total cardiovascular events
Side effects were increased - absolute risk increase 9%
Source:
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006742.pub2/full
Discussion
“Oof, that sounds tough. What pills ya got?” — most patients, probably
“That is not covered by their plan, why don’t you start them on this lifelong drug regimen?” — most insurance & drug companies, probably
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