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Managing hypertension in older people: current concepts
  1. James Steckelmacher12,
  2. Catherine Graham12,
  3. Carmela Maniero23,
  4. Ajay Gupta123
  1. 1 Clinical Pharmacology and Precision Medicine, Queen Mary University of London William Harvey Research Institute, London, UK
  2. 2 Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
  3. 3 Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
  1. Correspondence to Dr Ajay Gupta; ajay.gupta{at}qmul.ac.uk

Abstract

Hypertension management in older people is challenging due to pathophysiological changes brought about by ageing, associated comorbidities, frailty and polypharmacy and often has a poor evidence base. This article gives an overview of these factors and related available evidence with particular attention to clinical issues and consensus guidance.

  • Blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Therapeutics
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.2023.000031

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