The ACCF/AHA consensus document highlights the need for further research, including RCTs and comparative effectiveness trials, to define appropriate treatment thresholds, goals, and strategies for hypertension in the elderly.
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Uncertainty persists for hypertension management in elderly; leaves open optimal thresholds and strategies pending dedicated RCTs.
Aronow et al. (2011) studied this question.
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