The rationale of treating high blood pressure in the elderly

Age and Ageing
C F George

Abstract

The elderly are at risk from stroke and cardiac complications of hypertension. There is strong circumstantial evidence to indicate that these risks may be reduced by hypotensive therapy. However, the decision to treat must be taken after careful appraisal of the patient and, because the risks of therapy are higher in this age group, the choice of drugs should be restricted.

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