Comprehensive assessment and management of hypertension in elderly patients: Addressing frailty and target organ damage.
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
ISSN
0929-6646
Date Issued
2024-10-29
Author(s)
Abstract
The lifetime risk of incident hypertension is approximately 90%. Hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor, and is readily modifiable. Hypertension can cause end-organ damage and consequently contribute to multiple comorbidities and complexity of treatment for the elderly. Elderly people have reduced physiological and psychological capacities, increased vulnerability to various stresses, and the adverse effects of frailty. When treating hypertension in the elderly, complete and systemic assessments should be performed before starting any medication. Interventions should always consider the balance between their advantages and potential drawbacks. In this review, we examined the existing evidence regarding damage to vital organs and the state of frailty in elderly patients with hypertension.
Subjects
Assessment
Frailty
Geriatric
Hypertension
Target-organ damage
Type
review article