title: Resistant systemic hypertension.
abstract: Resistant hypertension is defined as failure to achieve goal blood pressure (BP) when a patient adheres to the maximum tolerated doses of three antihypertensive drugs including a diuretic. Although the exact prevalence of resistant hypertension is currently unknown, indirect evidence from population studies and clinical trials suggests that it is a relatively common clinical problem. Exclusion of preparations that contribute to true BP treatment resistance, such as NSAIDs and certain herbs, is also important. In Syria and other middle-eastern countries, licorice juice ingestion is considered as a distinct reason for resistant hypertension.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Al Mowasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syria. bassambaba56@hotmail.com
authors: Bassam
authors: B
authors: Al-Baba
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017211:Treatment Failure
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents