How Do Minor Changes in the Definition of Blood Pressure Control Affect the Reported Success of Hypertension Treatment?

Beverly B. Green, MD, MPH;Robert C. Kaplan, PhD;Bruce M. Psaty, MD, PhD;

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March 1, 2003

The American Journal of Managed Care

March 2003

Volume9

Issue 3

How Do Minor Changes in the Definition of Blood Pressure Control Affect the Reported Success of Hypertension Treatment?

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Beverly B. Green, MD, MPH,Robert C. Kaplan, PhD

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