Key result
High blood pressure in the elderly is characterized by increased pulse pressure and arterial rigidity, which are significant independent predictors of cardiovascular risk.
Hypertension in the elderly presents with specific haemodynamic patterns like increased arterial stiffness and pulse pressure, highlighting the need for individualized antihypertensive therapy.
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Warrants pulse pressure monitoring in elderly hypertension; leaves open optimal stiffness-targeted regimens pending prospective trials.
Blacher et al. (2002) conducted a review in High blood pressure. Antihypertensive therapy was evaluated. High blood pressure in the elderly is characterized by increased pulse pressure and arterial rigidity, which are significant independent predictors of cardiovascular risk.
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