Causes of Resistant Hypertension Detected by a Standardized Algorithm

Resistant hypertension (RH) is characterized by blood pressure above 140 × 90 mm Hg, despite the use, in appropriate doses, of three antihypertensive drug classes, including a diuretic, or the need of four classes to control blood pressure. Resistant hypertension patients are under a greater risk of...

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Main Authors: Livia Beatriz Santos Limonta, Letícia dos Santos Valandro, Flávio Gobis Shiraishi, Pasqual Barretti, Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco, Luis Cuadrado Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/392657