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[Specifics of using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the elderly]

L'udovít Gašpar, Ivan Balažovjech, Boris Krahulec

    Vnitrni Lekarstvi
    |April 30, 2016
    PubMed

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    Arterial hypertension management in elderly patients can be improved using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). This method helps control high blood pressure, reducing cardiovascular risks and target organ damage.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Geriatrics
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Arterial hypertension is a chronic condition and a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
    • Poorly controlled hypertension leads to target organ damage, increased morbidity, and mortality.
    • Elderly individuals exhibit a high prevalence of arterial hypertension.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in managing hypertension.
    • To assess the impact of ABPM on cardiovascular outcomes in elderly patients.

    Main Methods:

    • The study employed ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM).
    • Data analysis focused on blood pressure control and patient outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • ABPM facilitates improved management of arterial hypertension.
    • Effective blood pressure control in the elderly mitigates cardiovascular risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a valuable tool for optimizing hypertension management in the elderly.
    • Improved BP control through ABPM can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in this population.

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