title: Hypertension in the elderly.
abstract: Successful control of blood pressure through drug therapy can reduce morbidity and mortality in the elderly population. However, age-related factors also make this group prone to adverse side effects. A cautious approach is therefore recommended in the effort to achieve ideal control of blood pressure.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D012306:Risk; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D001581:Benzothiadiazines; D004232:Diuretics; D049993:Sodium Chloride Symporter Inhibitors; D014665:Vasodilator Agents