title: Hypertension in the elderly: an overview.
abstract: Hypertension in the elderly is associated with a high incidence of cardiovascular disease. There is no convincing data which prove that treatment of mild to moderate hypertension in this age group improves prognosis, but a review of available data suggests that treatment is beneficial. It is suggested that a thiazide diuretic or a beta-adrenoceptor blocking drug should be used as first-line therapy. These drugs may be combined if an inadequate response is seen and other drugs may be used if the blood pressure is not controlled.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology; D004232:Diuretics; D005060:Europe; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D012306:Risk; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors