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Hypertension in the elderly: an overview.

K O'Malley, W O'Callaghan, E T O'Brien

    Current Medical Research and Opinion
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Treating hypertension in older adults is recommended, though evidence for mild cases is limited. First-line therapies include thiazide diuretics or beta-blockers, with combination therapy for uncontrolled blood pressure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Elderly hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
    • Limited data exist on the prognostic benefits of treating mild to moderate hypertension in the elderly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review available data on the benefits of treating hypertension in the elderly.
    • To provide recommendations for first-line and subsequent pharmacotherapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and available data on hypertension management in older adults.
    • Analysis of treatment guidelines and suggested therapeutic approaches.

    Main Results:

    • While definitive proof is lacking for mild hypertension, available data suggest treatment is beneficial.
    • Thiazide diuretics and beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs are recommended as first-line agents.
    • Combination therapy or alternative drugs are suggested for inadequate blood pressure control.

    Conclusions:

    • Antihypertensive treatment is advisable for the elderly, even with mild to moderate hypertension.
    • A stepwise approach to pharmacotherapy, starting with thiazide diuretics or beta-blockers, is recommended.
    • Individualized treatment plans are necessary to achieve blood pressure control in this population.

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