Why the study?
Does active treatment of hypertension reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in elderly patients?
Population
Elderly patients with sustained hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
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May support treating hypertension in elderly patients; leaves open optimal regimens and targets in contemporary practice.
Does active treatment of hypertension reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in elderly patients?
Active treatment of hypertension, particularly with diuretics, significantly reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, including stroke, in elderly patients up to age 80.
Beard et al. (1992) studied this question.
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