title: Hypertension in elderly.
abstract: Treatment of hypertension is necessary to prevent morbidity i.e. complications and early mortality. Adherence to the treatment is imperative. Education of the patient is a must on the part of the physician. Continuous regular treatment is economical than that of its complications.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents