Key result
Calcium channel blockers, particularly long-acting dihydropyridines, are effective and safe for the management of hypertension in elderly patients.
Why the study?
Are calcium channel blockers effective and safe for the management of hypertension in elderly patients?
Population
Elderly patients with hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
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May support long-acting dihydropyridines in elderly hypertension; leaves open need for dedicated RCTs.
Are calcium channel blockers effective and safe for the management of hypertension in elderly patients?
Long-acting calcium channel blockers are an effective and safe treatment option for managing hypertension in the elderly, accommodating the physiological changes associated with aging.
Francisco Javier Caballero-González (2015) conducted a review in Hypertension in the elderly. Calcium channel blockers was evaluated. Calcium channel blockers, particularly long-acting dihydropyridines, are effective and safe for the management of hypertension in elderly patients.
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