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Hypertension in the elderly.

E H Prosnitz, J W Smith

    Comprehensive Therapy
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Elderly hypertension management involves treating classical and isolated systolic types. Blood pressure reduction in classical hypertension lowers risks, while isolated systolic hypertension treatment effectiveness is still under investigation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Hypertension is common in the elderly, presenting as classical or isolated systolic hypertension.
    • Classical hypertension is treatable, with proven benefits of blood pressure reduction on morbidity and mortality.
    • Isolated systolic hypertension is a significant risk factor, but its therapeutic response remains uncertain.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the management of hypertension in the elderly.
    • To discuss the efficacy and safety of antihypertensive therapies in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on hypertension in the elderly.
    • Analysis of physiological changes associated with aging and their impact on hypertension management.

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  • Evaluation of safety and efficacy data for common antihypertensive drug classes.

    • Main Results:

    • Blood pressure reduction in classical hypertension effectively decreases morbidity and mortality.
    • The effectiveness of treating isolated systolic hypertension is not yet established.
    • Diuretics, methyldopa, and beta-adrenergic blockers are generally safe and recommended for elderly patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Treatment of classical hypertension in the elderly is beneficial.
    • Further research is needed to determine the optimal treatment for isolated systolic hypertension in older adults.
    • Specific antihypertensive medications are considered safe and appropriate for geriatric hypertension management.