Treating Hypertension in the Elderly: Insights from the ESH Congress

Dr. Paul Whelton shares critical insights from the ESH Congress on the management of hypertension in the elderly. While high blood pressure is highly prevalent in older age and carries an elevated cardiovascular risk, clinical practice often overestimates the risks of treatment. This expert overview challenges common misconceptions, highlighting how the elderly are frequently undertreated and emphasizing the clinical benefit of proactive hypertension management in older populations.

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