Hypertension management in older adults [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]

Vascular aging leads to arterial hypertension, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in older adults. Blood pressure reduction is effective in reducing the cardiovascular risk and is safe in ambulatory older adults. It is important to note that blood pressure control i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	F1000 research 2020, Vol.9, p.1003
Hauptverfasser:	Bilen, Ozlem, Wenger, Nanette K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Aging Antihypertensives Beta blockers Blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular diseases Cognitive ability Dementia Diabetes Diuretics Drug therapy Frailty Heart failure Hypertension Morbidity Mortality Older people Orthostatic hypotension Polypharmacy Review Stroke
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Zusammenfassung:	Vascular aging leads to arterial hypertension, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in older adults. Blood pressure reduction is effective in reducing the cardiovascular risk and is safe in ambulatory older adults. It is important to note that blood pressure control in this group of patients is challenging because of comorbidities, polypharmacy, and frailty. Choice of pharmacotherapy is not simple and should be individualized.
ISSN:	2046-1402 2046-1402
DOI:	10.12688/f1000research.20323.1