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Managing the problem patient.

N M Kaplan1

  • 1Hypertension Division, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.

Hospital Practice (Office Ed.)
|March 1, 1991
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Resistant hypertension often stems from overlooked issues like inadequate intravascular volume control, not just anxiety or noncompliance. Identifying the root cause is key to overcoming treatment resistance.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Resistant hypertension is a clinical challenge with multiple proposed causes.
  • Commonly cited factors include anxiety, overtreatment, inappropriate combination therapy, and noncompliance.
  • However, these may not represent the most frequent underlying issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most prevalent and often overlooked cause of resistant hypertension.
  • To emphasize the importance of a systematic diagnostic approach.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical factors contributing to apparent resistant hypertension.
  • Analysis of patient management strategies and outcomes.

Main Results:

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  • Failure to adequately control intravascular volume is identified as a highly common cause of resistant hypertension.
  • Other factors like anxiety and noncompliance, while relevant, may be less frequent than volume overload.

    • Conclusions:

    • The most common reason for resistant hypertension is often inadequate control of intravascular volume.
    • A thorough investigation to discover the specific cause of resistance is almost always feasible and essential for effective management.