Summary
Hypertension is a major treatable health concern in older adults. However, many health care providers are reluctant to pursue aggressive treatments to help older patients achieve recommended blood pressure targets. Read about the history of clinical guidelines for hypertension in older adults and the current evidence for intensified treatment.
Featured Authors
Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS
Case Western Reserve University
Alexander V. Sergeev, MD, PhD, MPH
Ohio University
Jackson T. Wright, Jr., MD, PhD
Case Western Reserve University