The 2001 Canadian hypertension recommendations: What's new and what's not so new but is still important

This summary of the 2001 Canadian hypertension recommendations, developed by the Canadian Hypertension Recommendations Working Group, is being submitted to a broad range of journals, including CJHP. The aim is to disseminate the recommendations to as many Canadian health care professionals as possible, to help ensure that patients receive consistent, up-to-date information and optimum care. Pharmacists are closely involved in hypertension …