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Improved Renal Denervation Mitigated Hypertension Induced by Angiotensin II Infusion

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Resistant hypertension in the elderly: optimizing outcomes while avoiding adverse effects.

Arthur D Strunk¹, Sallie D Mayer

¹Department of Pharmacy, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA, USA. arthur_strunk@bshsi.org

The Consultant Pharmacist : the Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

|May 8, 2013

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Pharmacists play a key role in managing resistant hypertension (HTN). A medication review helped a patient with complex HTN, preventing adverse events like hypotension and improving blood pressure control.

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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:

Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacy
Cardiology

Background:

Resistant hypertension (HTN) is defined as blood pressure (BP) above goal despite three antihypertensive agents.
Managing complex HTN requires careful medication review and adherence.
This case involves an 89-year-old patient with a history of resistant HTN.

Observation:

Patient presented with dizziness and fatigue after medication review.
Hypotension was identified as the cause of the symptoms.
The patient had a complicated medication regimen for HTN.

Findings:

A pharmacist's intervention led to the identification of hypotension.
Medication review and management by a pharmacist are crucial.
Improved medication adherence and BP management were achieved.

Implications:

Highlights the pharmacist's role in interprofessional healthcare teams.
Demonstrates the importance of medication management in elderly patients with resistant HTN.
Emphasizes the need for vigilant BP monitoring to prevent adverse events like hypotension.