Why the study?
Hypertension management in older people is challenging due to age-related pathophysiological changes, comorbidities, frailty, and polypharmacy, and often lacks a strong evidence base.
This review provides an overview of the challenges, available evidence, and consensus guidance for managing hypertension in older people.
Highlights challenges in older-adult hypertension care; leaves open optimal targets pending dedicated RCTs.
Hypertension management in older people is challenging due to pathophysiological changes brought about by ageing, associated comorbidities, frailty and polypharmacy and often has a poor evidence base. This article gives an overview of these factors and related available evidence with particular attention to clinical issues and consensus guidance.
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