Thiazides in the management of hypertension in older adults – a systematic review

Thiazides in the management of hypertension in older adults – a systematic review

Abstract Background Thiazides are commonly prescribed to older people for the management of hypertension. The objective of this study was to identify the evidence on the risks and benefits of their use among adults aged ≥65 years and to develop recommendations to reduce potentially inappropriate use...

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Main Authors: Christina Sommerauer, Neha Kaushik, Adrine Woodham, Anna Renom-Guiteras, Yolanda V Martinez, David Reeves, Ilkka Kunnamo, Thekraiat Al Qur‵an, Steffen Hübner, Andreas Sönnichsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Older adults
Thiazides
Hypertension
Systematic review
Polypharmacy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0576-3

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