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14 mar 2023 · Blood pressure targets for elderly patients: individualised treatments. Common adverse effects of antihypertensive drugs: special considerations in older adults, Adherence to treatment: specific issues. Patient-oriented messages. If you are over 70 you need to measure your blood pressure.
28 mar 2019 · Clinical evidence obtained in community-dwelling older people with few comorbidities and preserved autonomy supports the beneficial effects of lowering blood pressure in older hypertensive subjects even after the age of 80 years.
11 lis 2021 · In summary, hypertension is extremely common in the elderly and the consequences of uncontrolled hypertension can be devastating to high-functioning and independent elderly. Recent results from SPRINT indicate that the balance in benefits versus harms favors more aggressive BP management.
Abstract. Vascular aging leads to arterial hypertension, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in older adults. Blood pressure reduction is effective in reducing the cardiovascular risk and is safe in ambulatory older adults.
26 lut 2020 · Hypertension guidelines published by several major medical societies highlight the challenges of managing BP in older patients. In January 2017, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) released guidelines for BP management in adults ≥60 years.
24 lis 2005 · Several large outcome trials and comprehensive meta-analyses have found that calcium channel blockers are not only effective in lowering blood pressure, but also in reducing the cardiovascular morbidity and mortality associated with uncontrolled hypertension, including stroke.
Calcium channel blocker drugs have been shown to be effective in any age group for the management of hypertension, and are safe in the elderly patients. These drugs block L-type calcium channels, with the long-acting or latest generation dihydropyridines being the most effective of this group.
