The treatment of mild hypertension in the elderly, a prospective study using multiple regression analysis

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K Kuramoto, S Matsushita

    Japanese Circulation Journal
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed

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    Drug treatment significantly reduced dropouts in elderly patients with mild hypertension compared to placebo. This benefit was observed in individuals aged 75 and older, but not in those over 85.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Mild hypertension in the elderly is a significant concern.
    • Understanding the impact of treatment on this demographic is crucial for public health.
    • Previous studies may not have sufficiently addressed the specific benefits and risks in advanced age groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of drug treatment versus placebo in managing mild hypertension in aged individuals.
    • To determine if age influences the effectiveness or dropout rates in hypertension treatment trials.
    • To identify key predictors of dropout in elderly patients undergoing hypertension management.

    Main Methods:

    • A 4-year prospective trial comparing drug treatment with placebo in elderly patients (average age 76.5 years).
    • Patients were matched for blood pressure, sex, and age.
    • Dropouts were defined by cardiovascular complications or severe blood pressure elevation (e.g., >200/110 mmHg).

    Main Results:

    • Drug treatment significantly reduced overall dropout rates (10.5%) compared to placebo (41.5%, p<0.01).
    • Diastolic hypertension showed a marked reduction in dropouts with drug treatment (9.5%) versus placebo (63.6%, p<0.001).
    • No significant difference in dropouts was observed for systolic hypertension; however, drug treatment benefited patients aged 75+ but not those over 85.

    Conclusions:

    • Drug treatment is beneficial for mild hypertension in the elderly, particularly those aged 75 and above, by reducing dropout rates.
    • Placebo (no treatment) was the strongest predictor of dropout, followed by diastolic hypertension, creatinine levels, and age.
    • Further research may be needed to refine treatment strategies for the very elderly (over 85).

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