Blood pressure control using medication is feasible and highly effective in people with HIV taking antiretroviral treatment in Uganda, researchers from Makerere University report in the Journal of Human Hypertension.
They found that using one drug (amlodipine) was sufficient to achieve blood pressure control in 96% of people with blood pressure below 160/100 (stage 1 hypertension).
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Source : Aidsmap
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