Resistant hypertension (RH) is defined as above-goal elevated blood pressure (BP) in a
patient despite the concurrent use of 3 antihypertensive drug classes, commonly including a …

The ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines cover virtually all aspects of the diagnosis,
evaluation, monitoring, secondary causes as well as drug and non-drug treatment of …

Background Whether chlorthalidone is superior to hydrochlorothiazide for preventing major
adverse cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension is unclear. Methods In a …

Background Little evidence has been available to support the use of thiazide diuretics to
treat hypertension in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. Methods We randomly …

Background The most appropriate targets for systolic blood pressure to reduce
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among persons without diabetes remain uncertain …

Hypertension is the most important modifiable cause of cardiovascular (CV) disease and all-
cause mortality worldwide. Despite the positive correlations between blood pressure (BP) …

Background: High blood pressure is an important public health concern because it is highly
prevalent and a risk factor for adverse health outcomes, including coronary heart disease …

Resistant hypertension (RHTN) is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure despite the use
of≥ 3 antihypertensive agents of different classes, including a diuretic, usually thiazide-like …

The prevalence of resistant hypertension is unknown. Much previous knowledge comes
from referral populations or clinical trial participants. Using data from the National Health …

Hypertension, a global public health problem, is currently the leading factor in the global
burden of disease. It is the major modifiable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney …