Edward D. Freis papers, 1926-2004.

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Freis, Edward D., 1912-. Edward D. Freis papers, 1926-2004.

Edward D. Freis papers, 1926-2004.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58451757

Journal articles and reprints, books, subject files, research data, photographs, slides, and videotapes chronicle the work of Freis as a pioneer in the research of hypertension and hemodynamics. As a senior medical investigator at the Hypertension Research Clinic, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Freis conducted many clinical trials that led to the development of more effective treatments for hypertension. However, the collection lacks much of the original clinical data collected during his research; if this data survives they would most likely remain at the V.A. Medical Center. His clinical research and overall expertise on hypertension are best represented in Series III: Writings and Lectures and Series V: Studies. Freis wrote nearly 400 articles on all aspects of hypertension; the majority of the materials in Series III are reprints of articles written by Freis and his colleagues. Several typescripts of his articles are also contained within this series, as are several books on hypertension authored by Freis. Series V contains some materials regarding studies with which Freis was involved; these items include "investigator's brochures" (compiled data), study proposals, a final draft from the landmark V.A. Cooperative Study on Antihypertensive Agents, and some illustrative materials such as graphs and photographs.

18.3 linear feet, (21 boxes).

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