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Jun-Hua Wang, Shan Zhou. Hypertension in the elderly: insights from recent research. J Geriatr Cardiol 2010; 7(2): 116-125.
Citation: Jun-Hua Wang, Shan Zhou. Hypertension in the elderly: insights from recent research. J Geriatr Cardiol 2010; 7(2): 116-125.

Hypertension in the elderly: insights from recent research

  • Publish Date: 2010-06-28
  • Hypertension is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity around the world and, prevalence of hypertension is increasing with aging. Hypertension in the elderly is associated with increased occurrence rates of sodium sensitivity, isolated systolic hypertension, and 'white coat effect'. Arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction also increase with age. These factors should be considered in selecting antihypertensive therapy. The prime objective of this therapy is to prevent stroke. The findings of controlled trials show that there should be no cut-off age for treatment. A holistic program for controlling cardiovascular risks should be fully discussed with the patient, including evaluation to exclude underlying causes of secondary hypertension, and implementation of lifestyle measures. The choice of antihypertensive drug therapy is influenced by concomitant disease and previous medication history, but will typically include a thiazide diuretic as the first-line agent; to this will be added an angiotensin inhibitor and/or a calcium channel blocker. Beta blockers are not generally recommended, in part because they do not combat the effects of increased arterial stiffness. The hypertension-hypotension syndrome requires case-specific management. Drug-resistant hypertension is important to differentiate from faulty compliance with medication. Patients resistant to the third-line drug therapy may benefit from treatment with extended-release isosorbide mononitrate. A trial of spironolactone may also be worthwhil.
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