Question 89 (part 2) · LEK · Treatment of hypertension with comorbidities
Which is a false statement concerning hypertension in elderly patients (>70 y.o.):
- A. lowering the blood pressure does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality in this group of patients.
- B. isolated diastolic hypertension is the most common type of hypertension in this group of patients.
- C. blood pressure of <130/80 mmHg should be avoided in this group of patients.
- D. beginning the therapy with lower doses than in the case of younger patients minimizes the risk of side effects.
- E. the risk of orthostatic hypotonia is higher than in other patients.
Hint
Recall the results of trials such as HYVET in very old patients, and which blood pressure component typically rises with arterial stiffening.
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