| Resistant hypertension. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18710667 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Despite the high prevalence and heterogeneity of hypertension, blood pressure (BP) can be controlled to goal levels with effective therapy in many patients. However, in a small percentage of patients who have hypertension, the BP remains refractory to usual and customary therapeutic measures. In such patients, who have so-called "resistant" or "refractory" hypertension, proper evaluation and assessment have to be undertaken to improve the BP control. There are some factors that may make hypertension control difficult in some patients. Therefore, it is necessary to identify possible etiologic reasons for the loss of BP control and to rectify them to achieve normotension. In selected patients, aggressive treatment (nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic) of hypertension is required to prevent excessive morbidity and mortality. |
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Authors:
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Russell L Silverstein; C Venkata S Ram |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Primary care Volume: 35 ISSN: 1558-299X ISO Abbreviation: Prim. Care Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-19 Completed Date: 2008-10-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430463 Medline TA: Prim Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 501-13, vii Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dallas Nephrology Associates, 13154 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75240, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antihypertensive Agents
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therapeutic use Blood Pressure Chronic Disease Diuretics / therapeutic use Drug Interactions Humans Hypertension / diagnosis*, drug therapy, prevention & control, therapy* Life Style Medical History Taking / methods Patient Education as Topic Practice Guidelines as Topic Primary Health Care / methods* United States |
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0/Antihypertensive Agents; 0/Diuretics |
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