Family history of premature cardiovascular disease: blood pressure control and long-term mortality outcomes in hypertensive patients

Catherine Williamson, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Claire E. Hastie, Linsay McCallum, Scott Muir, Jesse Dawson, William T. Sloan, David Morrison, Anna F. Dominiczak, Jill P. Pell,

European Heart Journal · 2013 · 29 citations · 39 references

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Abstract

Our study suggests that despite earlier referral and treatment of individuals with a positive family history of premature CVD, excess risk persists, indicating the need for continued and sustained efforts to reduce risk factors and drug adherence in these individuals.

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