Nonpharmacologic management of hypertension in the elderly.
Nonpharmacologic management of hypertension is all too often overlooked in the elderly. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, weight loss, physical activity, moderation of alcohol, and salt restriction, particularly when used in combination, are effective strategies to help control hypertension and reduce overall cardiovascular risk. Behavioral modification should form the cornerstone of hypertension treatment in the elderly.
Padiyar
Aparna
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Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals-Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. aparna.padiyar@uhhospitals.org
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology*; D004039:Diet, Sodium-Restricted; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015431:Weight Loss