Hypertension in the elderly.
Many elderly patients have hypertension, although it is more likely to go untreated in this population. Treatment goals are the same in elderly patients as in younger patients, but elderly patients are more likely to have multiple comorbidities, which must be factored into treatment plans. This article highlights the unique challenges in treating this population.
Aronow
Wilbert S
WS
Department of Medicine, Divisions of Cardiology, Geriatrics, and Pulmonary/Critical Care, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. wsaronow@aol.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents