For older people and frail people, the long-term benefit of medicines reduces and the potential for harm from adverse effects increases. When the benefit–risk balance changes in this way, medicine review and optimisation are important to simplify the therapeutic regimen, reduce inappropriate medicines and minimise risks. In this article, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant uses two case studies to illustrate important considerations during medicine reviews
Targeting lower blood pressures for patients with hypertension
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Targeting lower blood pressures for patients with hypertension
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 12:40 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses blood pressure targets and appropriate management for patients with hypertension
Key points, High blood pressure should be managed with lifestyle and medications.
The target blood pressure is less than 130/80mmHg, on average, using wel, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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2. McEvoy JW, McCarthy CP, Bruno RM, et al. 2024 ESC guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension. Eur Heart J 2024;45(38):3912–4018.