Hypertension in the elderly: recent developments and insights

Purpose of review This article will summarize the effects of more intensive blood pressure (BP) control on cardiovascular, cognitive, and renal outcomes among elderly (age ≥75 years) individuals at high risk for cardiovascular events. Subsets of patients who may not benefit and obstacles to implementation will be addressed. The authors’ insights will conclude the review. Recent findings A burst of new research regarding the effects of lower BP...