TY - JOUR
T1 - Hypertension in special populations
AU - Nesbitt, Shawna D.
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Hypertension is a multifaceted disease that may present somewhat differently in various populations. It is clear that hypertensive treatment reduces cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular outcomes for all patients, yet recent clinical trial data suggest that some groups may benefit more than others from specific drug intervention. Furthermore, these data justify specific approaches for some special populations. This article reviews important features of the presentation, rationale for treatment, and treatment recommendations for the treatment of hypertension in special populations. The special populations addressed include diabetic patients, the elderly, and women.
AB - Hypertension is a multifaceted disease that may present somewhat differently in various populations. It is clear that hypertensive treatment reduces cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular outcomes for all patients, yet recent clinical trial data suggest that some groups may benefit more than others from specific drug intervention. Furthermore, these data justify specific approaches for some special populations. This article reviews important features of the presentation, rationale for treatment, and treatment recommendations for the treatment of hypertension in special populations. The special populations addressed include diabetic patients, the elderly, and women.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2005.02.005
DO - 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2005.02.005
M3 - Article
C2 - 16202693
AN - SCOPUS:22544470929
SN - 0270-9295
VL - 25
SP - 210
EP - 214
JO - Seminars in nephrology
JF - Seminars in nephrology
IS - 4
ER -