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Current approach to resistant hypertension

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Resistant hypertension is the inability to achieve target blood pressure (<130/80 mmHg) despite using the maximum tolerated doses of three antihypertensive drugs, including a diuretic, or the need for four or more medications. It is linked to aging, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic kidney disease, with contributing factors such as high sodium intake and sympathetic nervous system overactivity. Treatment includes optimizing diuretic use, with spironolactone proving highly effective. Lifestyle modifications, including sodium reduction and exercise, are critical. Emerging therapies like renal denervation offer promising long-term blood pressure control.

Source: Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

DOI: 10.51271/jccvs-0037

Authors: Çelebi Yıldırım, Afnan Chaudhry, Mohamad Talal Basrak, Çağrı Aksu, Mesut Karataş, Alexander Digregorio

Language: English

Topic: Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403403973

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