Hypertension in the elderly--a review.
This report reviews the recent studies on the risks of excess morbidity and mortality from untreated hypertension in the elderly (aged 60 and above), and the possible benefits derived from therapeutic intervention. These studies suggest that the 'young-old' (aged 60-80) have definite measurable risks associated with elevated blood pressure, which are reduced by appropriate treatment, but the benefits of conventional treatment on those above 80 years old are not so clear cut. With these findings the review examines the existing issues, the accompanying risks, criteria and recommendations for evaluating the elderly hypertensive, and the modalities of treatment.
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Dept of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors