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Does Antihypertensive Treatment of the Elderly Prevent Cardiovascular Events or Prolong Life?A Meta-analysis of Hypertension Treatment Trials
Kevin A. Pearce, MD, MPH;
Curt D. Furberg, MD, PhD;
Julia Rushing, MStat
Arch Fam Med. 1995;4(11):943-949.
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