Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3323436 Clinics in Geriatric Medicine 2009 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
There is strong evidence supporting the benefit of antihypertensive treatment in older patients. Blood pressure goal and drug selection in the elderly is similar to that in younger populations, but there are a few special considerations in these patients. A number of studies have been conducted to determine the drugs or drug classes most effective for reducing cardiovascular complications in older patients with hypertension. This article reviews the evidence for drug treatment in this population.
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