Recommendations for the treatment of hypertension in the elderly and very elderly – a scotoma within international guidelines

Recommendations for the treatment of hypertension in the elderly and very elderly – a scotoma within international guidelines

The recommendations of international scientific societies for the treatment of hypertension in the geriatric population are different. Lack of outcome trials, non-standardised terminology as well as differing levels of evidence contribute to the inconsistencies in the guidelines. This review a...

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Main Authors: Hans Hendrik Schäfer, Jacob Daniel De Villiers, Isabella Sudano, Sandra Dischinger, Gian-Reto Theus, Peter Zilla, Thomas Dieterle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-05-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
blood pressure
elderly
Hypertension
international guidelines
Treatment
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1482

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