Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 51-53 , April 2005

Perspectives on the Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension Associated With Hypertension

  • A. Ahsan Ejaz

      Affiliations

    • Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Dr. A. Ahsan Ejaz, P.O. Box 100224, Gainesville, FL 32601-0224, USA. Fax: (+1) 352-392-3581
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  • James F. Meschia

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    • ,
  • Andrew Wasiluk

      Affiliations

    • Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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PII: S1561-5413(09)60181-2

doi: 10.1016/S1561-5413(09)60181-2

Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 51-53 , April 2005

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