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Hypertension in the elderly.

R D Kennedy

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Treating hypertension in the elderly remains controversial. While numbers of older adults with hypertension will rise, treatment effectiveness and side effects in those over 80 require careful consideration of newer agents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Hypertension prevalence is increasing in the elderly population.
    • Systolic hypertension in older adults is a significant health concern.
    • Current treatment guidelines for elderly hypertension lack consistent evidence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current controversies and evidence regarding hypertension treatment in the elderly.
    • To discuss the challenges in managing hypertension in older adults, particularly those over 80.
    • To evaluate the role of newer antihypertensive agents in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of epidemiological data and demographic projections.
    • Analysis of intervention trial results in cohorts over 65.

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  • Discussion of drug-induced side effects in the elderly population.

    • Main Results:

    • Intervention trial results vary based on the age range of elderly cohorts studied.
    • Older adults, especially those over 80, may experience diminishing benefits from current treatments.
    • Newer agents like calcium channel blockers and ACE inhibitors show promise but require specific testing in the elderly.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment decisions for elderly hypertension must balance efficacy with the risk of severe side effects.
    • Further research and testing of novel antihypertensive drugs in elderly populations are essential.
    • The management of hypertension in the very old (over 80) presents unique challenges and may require different therapeutic approaches.