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When is treatment-resistant hypertension not resistant?

Jenny Blair, MD   |   Clinical Summary   |   21 September 2022
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Takeaway

  • Nonadherence might explain apparent treatment-resistant hypertension.
  • It may be helpful to explore patient concerns about medications and necessity of treatment.

Why this matters

  • Nonadherence is common among patients with seemingly treatment-resistant hypertension.
  • Understanding the roots of nonadherence could help.

Key results

  • 89.5% were men.
  • 37% (7/19) were reclassified as nonadherent or...

          

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