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Cardiovascular prognosis of "Masked Hypertension" detected by blood pressure self-measurement in elderly treated hypertensive patients

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The prognostic value of home versus office blood pressure (BP) measurement by general practitioners is examined in a European population of elderly treated hypertensive patients. The home (BP) measurement has a better prognostic accuracy than office BP measurement.

Hypertension, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Blood pressure measurement, Cookery for hypertensives

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Assessing the ethical and practical wisdom of surrogate consent for living organ donation

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The ethical and practical wisdom of surrogate consent for living organ donation are examined. The clinical care surrogates should base their decisions on the substituted judgment standard under the legal and ethical norms.

Public affairs, Ethics, Ethical aspects

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Surrogate consent for living related organ donation

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A case of surrogate consent for a living patient's organ donation is discussed. The principles proposed for surrogate consent on organ donation are mentioned.

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