Expired CME Article

Resistant Hypertension: Identifying Causes and Optimizing Treatment Regimens

Management of resistant hypertension (RH), defined as uncontrolled blood pressure on three or more antihypertensive medications including a diuretic, begins initially with identifying and addressing contributors such as medication adherence, lifestyle factors and the use of interfering substances. Evaluation for the “white-coat” phenomenon, or associated conditions and secondary causes such…