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Hypertension in the elderly.

P W Choo1, K S Lee, R E Owen

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|August 1, 1991
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Hypertension is common in older adults. Careful treatment selection is crucial to reduce stroke and cardiovascular risks, ensuring benefits outweigh potential harms for each individual.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a prevalent condition in the elderly population.
  • Effective management of hypertension can significantly decrease the risk of strokes and cardiovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of individualized treatment approaches for hypertension in older adults.
  • To guide the careful selection of patients and treatment strategies for elderly individuals with hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • This section is not detailed in the provided abstract.
  • The abstract focuses on treatment principles rather than specific methodologies.

Main Results:

  • The abstract does not present specific results from a study.

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  • It outlines general principles for hypertension management in the elderly.

    • Conclusions:

    • Treatment for hypertension in the elderly should be initiated cautiously.
    • The decision to treat and the chosen therapy must be individualized, balancing potential benefits against risks for each patient.