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    • Comparison of Dual Therapies for Lowering Blood Pressure in Black Africans. 

      Ojji, DB; Mayosi, B; Francis, V; Badri, M; Cornelius, V; Smythe, W; Kramer, N; Barasa, F; Damasceno, A; Dzudie, A; Jones, E; Mondo, C; Ogah, O; Ogola, E; Sani, MU; Shedul, GL; Shedul, G; Rayner, B; Okpechi, IG; Poulter, N; Sliwa, K (NEJM, 2019-06-20)
      The prevalence of hypertension among black African patients is high, and these patients usually need two or more medications for blood-pressure control. However, the most effective two-drug combination that is currently ...

    • Salt and blood pressure in various populations. 

      Poulter, N; Khaw, KT; Hopwood, BE; Mugambi, M; Peart, WS; Sever, PS (College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984)
      A relationship between salt intake and blood pressure has been described in cross-sectional studies of several populations. However, serious methodological problems in many studies could have resulted in erroneous results. ...