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See Latest ArticlesPractical strategies for management of hypertension in the elderly
Internet Source, 10/13/09
The elderly are the fastest–growing population with the highest prevalence of hypertension. The major factors contributing to poor blood pressure control include inadequate intensity of treatment, suboptimal drug regimens, high prevalence of resistant hypertension, poor adherence to pharmacotherapy and lifestyle changes, and higher prevalence of concomitant metabolic and cardiovascular complications in older persons. Key strategies for hypertension treatment in elderly include lifestyle changes and hypertension treatment until target BP goal is reached with mono or combination therapy.
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