Hypertension: patient evaluation, indications for treatment. Geriatrics 1993 Apr;48(4):47-50, 59-62
Date
04/01/1993Pubmed ID
8462883Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027238638 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
Hypertension in older adults is a prevalent problem with significant morbid consequences, including cerebrovascular, cardiac, and renal disease. Recent studies have established a firm rationale for drug therapy in this population, and therapeutic developments have made effective treatment possible. Patient evaluation includes searches for secondary causes, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and comorbidity. Antihypertensive therapy requires lifestyle interventions aimed at addressing overall cardiovascular risk factors. Drug therapy decisions are based on level of hypertension, side effects, and comorbid conditions. Older patients can be treated safely and effectively with any of the available antihypertensive agents, but drug selection should be individualized.
Author List
Elnicki M, Kotchen TAMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Age FactorsAged
Antihypertensive Agents
Clinical Protocols
Comorbidity
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Geriatrics
Humans
Hypertension
Life Style
Male
Medical History Taking
Middle Aged
Physical Examination
Prevalence
Risk Factors
