Analysis of antihypertensive drugs used for elderly hypertensive patients in Beijing

AIM: To analyze the trend of antihypertensive drugs used for elderly hypertensive patients in Beijing.METHODS: A group of 2 832,1 828 and 2 277 elderly residents aged ≥60 in Beijing was chosen for this study in the years 2000,2004 and 2007,respectively,by well-established statistical sampling techniques such as cluster,stratification and random selection,and the trend of antihypertensive drugs used for elderly hypertensive patients was analyzed.RESULTS: The proportion of CCB,ACEI,diuretics and β-RB increased,whereas that of reserpine decreased.CONCLUSION: The aim of hypertension treatment is not only to lower blood pressure but also to decrease complications so as to improve the quality of life.