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Treatment-resistant hypertension may respond to an empathetic approach

Jenny Blair, MD   |   Clinical Summary   |   01 December 2022
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Takeaway

  • For patients with treatment-resistant hypertension (TRH), BP control may be likelier if providers seek to ensure patients understand their disease and feel committed to treatment.

Why this matters

  • TRH is a failure to achieve BP control despite maximal doses of 3 antihypertensive drugs plus diuretic.
  • While “compliance” means the patient...

          

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