ACCF/AHA 2011 Expert Consensus Document on Hypertension in the Elderly
Population
Elderly patients with hypertension
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Implication
Uncertainty persists for hypertension management in elderly; leaves open optimal thresholds and strategies pending dedicated RCTs.
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Population
Elderly patients with hypertension
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.
Cite This Study
Aronow et al. (2011) studied this question.