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The Hypertension Week online newsletter, presenting the latest news and views on developments in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, is one of a family of specialized medical newsletters brought to you by Medical Week, L.L.C.

The newsletters, each focusing on a specific medical condition or specialty, are intended to be a comprehensive source of information for patients and their families as well as for doctors, scientists, nurses and health care administrators.

Medical Week, L.L.C. is an independent company, founded by a group of leading medical and information professionals. Board members include academic surgeons at leading U.S. medical schools and journalists who ran major worldwide news-gathering organizations. The chief executive, Milton R. Benjamin, is a former editor of the Washington Post Company. More information can be found at http://www.medicalweek.org.

Beyond providing highlights of each week's developments in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, Hypertension Week intends to become a forum for the expression of views by the nation's leading medical professionals.

Inquiries about Hypertension Week, including material to be considered for publication, should be directed to editor@hypertensionweek.org.

In an effort to insure that the information provided in this site portrays developments as accurately as possible, Hypertension Week relies on an Editorial Advisory Board comprised of distinguished physicians and scientists for guidance.

The information provided in this site is for educational purposes only, and it is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your own physician or healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Medical Week, L.L.C. and the members of the Editorial Advisory Board of Hypertension Week make no representation as to the accuracy of the information herein provided, and assume no liability for any damages or loss arising from the use thereof.