[Isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly]

Medicina (Firenze). 1989 Oct-Dec;9(4):380-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is a very common condition in the elderly, even more than diastolic hypertension. Several studies indicate that ISH is a considerable cardiovascular risk factor in the elderly but the benefit of antihypertensive treatment has not been proved. Data in the literature on prevalence, pathophysiology, prognostic meaning and treatment of ISH are critically reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / drug therapy*
  • Hypertension / epidemiology
  • Hypertension / physiopathology
  • Risk Factors
  • Systole

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents