All articles tagged with #resistant hypertension
Thelma, a 66-year-old woman with resistant hypertension despite multiple medications and lifestyle changes, continues to have elevated blood pressure with no secondary causes identified, highlighting the need for next steps in management beyond triple therapy.
On World Stroke Day 2025, Chennai cardiologist Dr. Babu Ezhumalai emphasizes the dangers of resistant hypertension, a silent form of high blood pressure that increases stroke risk by 14%, and advocates for regular monitoring, lifestyle changes, and innovative treatments like renal denervation to prevent serious health consequences.
World Stroke Day 2025 highlights the dangers of resistant hypertension, a stubborn form of high blood pressure that does not respond to medication and significantly increases stroke risk, often progressing silently and requiring regular monitoring and lifestyle changes for management.
The article discusses resistant hypertension, a condition where high blood pressure persists despite medication and lifestyle changes, highlighting the importance of proper diagnosis, adherence, and new treatment options like renal denervation, especially in India where hypertension is widespread and often poorly managed.
A Phase 3 clinical trial shows that lorundrostat, a new aldosterone synthase inhibitor, safely and effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension, representing a promising new treatment option for difficult-to-control high blood pressure.