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The high standard and diversity of the abstracts received have enriched the scientific programme and strengthened our shared commitment to improving the prevention, diagnosis and management of hypertension across Southern Africa.\r\n<\/br><\/br>\r\n<i>Disclaimer: The Abstracts for the Southern African Hypertension Society were reviewed by the SAHS Scientific Committee and not by the Editor-in-Chief, Regional Editors or reviewers of the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa. 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