Resistant hypertension: A stepwise approach

Jordana Yahr; George Thomas; Juan Calle; Jonathan J. Taliercio

doi:10.3949/ccjm.90a.22046

ABSTRACT

Resistant hypertension can be challenging to manage, but a stepwise approach to diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment can lead to better blood pressure control. In this article, we review the definition and prevalence of resistant hypertension and its diagnostic workup and management, including lifestyle modifications, drugs, and experimental interventional therapies.

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Jordana Yahr, DO

Department of Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

14722-george-thomasGeorge Thomas, MD

Director, Center for Blood Pressure Disorders, Department of Kidney Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Co-principal Investigator for SPRINT and SYMPLICITY HTN-3

17615-juan-calleJuan Calle, MD

Department of Kidney Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Clinical Assistant Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

14008-jonathan-taliercioJonathan J. Taliercio, DO⇑

Program Director, Nephrology and Hypertension Fellowship, Department of Kidney Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Co-principal Investigator for SYMPLICITY HTN-3

Address:
Jonathan J. Taliercio, DO, Program Director, Nephrology and Hypertension Fellowship, Department of Kidney Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Q7, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; talierj{at}ccf.org