January 1, 1988Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Hypertension in the Elderly
Why the study?
Are calcium antagonists effective and safe for treating hypertension in the elderly?
Population
Elderly patients with hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports BP reduction with calcium antagonists in elderly hypertension; leaves open superiority and outcome benefit versus alternatives.
Structured PICO
Are calcium antagonists effective and safe for treating hypertension in the elderly?
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Population
Elderly patients with hypertension
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Intervention
Calcium antagonists
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Outcome
Blood pressure reduction
Calcium antagonists are valuable and appropriate for treating hypertension in the elderly, particularly when associated with conditions like peripheral vascular disease or ischemic heart disease, though therapy should start at low doses.
Cite This Study
Chalmers et al. (1988) studied this question.