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An approach to diagnosis and management of resistant hypertension
Hitesh C Patel1, Carl Hayward1, Ranil de Silva2
1 NIHR Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
2 NIHR Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, London; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London; Department of Cardiology, Ealing Hospital, Southall, United Kingdom
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Ranil de Silva
Royal Brompton Hospital, London SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
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DOI: 10.4103/2395-5414.157574
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Hypertension is a key determinant of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, directly accounting for approximately 10% of deaths in India. There is a causal association between the magnitude of blood pressure (BP) elevation and adverse cardiovascular event rate, which provides the rationale for implementing BP reduction in routine clinical practice. However, an estimated 30-50% of the hypertensive population remain uncontrolled with a BP >140/90 mmHg, of whom a subgroup fulfill the diagnostic criteria for resistant hypertension. This cohort lies at the extreme end of the cardiovascular risk spectrum, and hence stands to benefit most from specialist input to optimize BP control. This review summarizes a management approach in patients with resistant hypertension, focusing on accurate diagnosis and evidence-based treatments. |
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