From Clinical Trials to Bedside: the Use of Antihypertensives in Aged Individuals. Part 2: Approach to Treatment

Purpose of Review Use of antihypertensives in older adults can be complicated by the potential for undesired effects on comorbidities, adverse effects of the drugs, and overall medication burden. The purpose of this two-part review is to discuss contemporary issues encountered in the management of hypertension in aged individuals, with a particular focus on considerations for the individualization of treatment. In Part 2, we discuss the individualized approach to treating hypertension in the elderly.