The European Society of Hypertension recommend the following main rules for treatment of hypertension in elderly and octogenarians: 1) In elderly hypertensives with SBP ≥ 160 mmHg there is solid evidence to recommend reducing SBP to between 140 mmHg and 150 mmHg. 2) In fit elderly patients less than 80 years old treatment may be considered at SBP ≥ 140 mmHg with a target SBP < 140 mmHg if treatment is well tolerated. 3) In fit individuals older than 80 years with an initial SBP ≥ 160 mmHg it is recommended to reduce SBP to between 150 mmHg and 140 mmHg. 4) In frail elderly patients, it is recommended to base treatment decisions on comorbidity and carefully monitor the effects of treatment. 5) Continuation of well-tolerated antihypertensive treatment should be considered when a treated individual becomes octogenarian. 6) All hypertensive agents are recommended and can be used in the elderly, although diuretics and calcium antagonists may be preferred in isolated systolic hypertension.

Kjeldsen, S., Stenehjem, A., Os, I., Van de Borne, P., Burnier, M., Narkiewicz, K., et al. (2016). Treatment of high blood pressure in elderly and octogenarians: European Society of Hypertension statement on blood pressure targets. BLOOD PRESSURE, 25(6), 333-336 [10.1080/08037051.2016.1236329].

Treatment of high blood pressure in elderly and octogenarians: European Society of Hypertension statement on blood pressure targets

Mancia, Giuseppe
2016

Abstract

The European Society of Hypertension recommend the following main rules for treatment of hypertension in elderly and octogenarians: 1) In elderly hypertensives with SBP ≥ 160 mmHg there is solid evidence to recommend reducing SBP to between 140 mmHg and 150 mmHg. 2) In fit elderly patients less than 80 years old treatment may be considered at SBP ≥ 140 mmHg with a target SBP < 140 mmHg if treatment is well tolerated. 3) In fit individuals older than 80 years with an initial SBP ≥ 160 mmHg it is recommended to reduce SBP to between 150 mmHg and 140 mmHg. 4) In frail elderly patients, it is recommended to base treatment decisions on comorbidity and carefully monitor the effects of treatment. 5) Continuation of well-tolerated antihypertensive treatment should be considered when a treated individual becomes octogenarian. 6) All hypertensive agents are recommended and can be used in the elderly, although diuretics and calcium antagonists may be preferred in isolated systolic hypertension.
Articolo in rivista - Review Essay
blood pressure targets; Blood pressure-lowering treatment; elderly patients; European Society of Hypertension; octogenarians;
English
2016
25
6
333
336
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Kjeldsen, S., Stenehjem, A., Os, I., Van de Borne, P., Burnier, M., Narkiewicz, K., et al. (2016). Treatment of high blood pressure in elderly and octogenarians: European Society of Hypertension statement on blood pressure targets. BLOOD PRESSURE, 25(6), 333-336 [10.1080/08037051.2016.1236329].
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