CPD Editorial: South African Hypertension Society Guidelines 2006

Yosuf Veriava

CPD Editorial: South African Hypertension Society Guidelines 2006

Yosuf Veriava University of the Witwatersrand

Keywords: hypertesnion, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk factors, stroke, myocardial infarction

Abstract

The SAHS guideline 2006, is the first joint effort between the Department of Health and the SAHS. This would ensure that there is an agreed upon, uniform, national approach in the treatment of hypertension. This will hopefully reduce the impact of hypertension and cardiovascular disease in Southern Africa.

Author Biography

Yosuf Veriava, University of the Witwatersrand

Professor and Chief Physician, Helen Joseph HospitalDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School President of the SA Hypertension Society. Wits University

Published

2007-03-30

Issue

Vol 49, No 2 - March 2007

Section

CPD

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