Treatment of hypertension in the elderly.
The aging of the United States population means that treatment of hypertension in the elderly is becoming an increasingly important issue, and the pathophysiology, consequences, and benefits of treatment are quantitatively different in older and younger people. There are several issues to be addressed, which include the significance of pulse pressure as a risk factor, the reliability of measurement of blood pressure in the elderly, choice of drugs and lifestyles, and management of the very old.
Behavioral, Cardiovascular Health, and Hypertension Program, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA. tp2114@columbia.edu
Thomas G
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Pickering
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D010349:Patient Compliance; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers