World Hypertension Day 2024: What is resistant hypertension; the condition that doesn't respond well to medications?
Hindustan TimesHypertension, the silent disease that can affect your brain, kidneys and eyes, can put you at risk of many life-threatening diseases. While you can control regular high blood pressure with medication and lifestyle interventions, managing resistant hypertension can be tricky as it doesn't respond well to medications. Resistant hypertension is blood pressure that remains above 140/90 mmHg despite the use of three antihypertensive medications of different classes, including a diuretic. "Resistant hypertension is a challenging condition characterised by high blood pressure that does not respond adequately to standard medications. Inadequate treatment regimens, secondary causes of hypertension, and lifestyle factors like obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, or high salt intake can also contribute to the development of resistant hypertension," adds Dr Rajasekhar.
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