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. 2009 May;25(2):289-301.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2009.01.006.

Resistant hypertension in the elderly

Mohammed A Rafey  1
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Resistant hypertension in the elderly

Mohammed A Rafey. Clin Geriatr Med. 2009 May.

Abstract

Resistant hypertension is more prevalent in the elderly population. Current data clearly shows the benefit of blood pressure control in older individuals. It is important to first differentiate pseudoresistance from true resistant and institute appropriate therapy. In those patients with resistant hypertension without an identifiable cause, non invasive measurement of hemodynamic profile is an important option to achieve meet blood pressure goals.

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