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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

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Resistant hypertension in the elderly.

Mohammed A Rafey¹

¹Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue A-51, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. rafeym@ccf.org

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

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Resistant hypertension affects many elderly individuals. Differentiating pseudoresistance from true resistant hypertension and using non-invasive hemodynamic profiling are key to managing blood pressure in older adults.

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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

Published on: May 26, 2022

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Cardiology
Hypertension Management

Background:

Resistant hypertension is common in the elderly.
Blood pressure control is crucial for older individuals.
Distinguishing pseudoresistance from true resistant hypertension is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of differentiating pseudoresistance from true resistant hypertension in the elderly.
To emphasize the role of non-invasive hemodynamic profiling in managing resistant hypertension.

Main Methods:

Review of current data on resistant hypertension in the elderly.
Discussion of diagnostic approaches including pseudoresistance differentiation.
Emphasis on non-invasive hemodynamic assessment.

Main Results:

Resistant hypertension is more prevalent in older populations.
Blood pressure control offers significant benefits for elderly patients.
Non-invasive hemodynamic profiling is a viable option for achieving blood pressure goals.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis is critical for effective resistant hypertension management in the elderly.
Non-invasive hemodynamic assessment aids in achieving blood pressure targets when causes are not identifiable.