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The factors preventing to obtain normal blood pressure in hypertensive patients using antihypertensive medications
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Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the factors preventing to obtain normal blood pressure in hypertensive patients using antihypertensive medications. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in Binevler Healt District in the province of Edirne, in 2006. The study group consisted of 500 patients previously diagnosed hypertension and using antihypertensive medications for at least six months. Their blood pressure, weight and height were measured. A questionnaire containing data on demographic characteristics, family history for hypertension, the salt consumption, exercise, cigarette smoking and the antihypertensive drugs used was filled for each patient. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Data were analyzed with X2, t-test and correlation using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 11). P
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Turkish
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Günal S Y
Günal A İ
Publication Date
March 1, 2010
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March 1, 2010
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Year 1970 Volume: 49 Number: 1