Description

This training provides a case-based discussion on hypertension in older adults, addressing the prevalence, risk factors, treatment strategies, and special considerations for managing high blood pressure in elderly patients. The session covers the impact of frailty, orthostatic hypotension, medication risks, and resistant hypertension, emphasizing individualized treatment plans to optimize cardiovascular health while minimizing adverse effects.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers, including primary care physicians, cardiologists, nurses, geriatric specialists, and pharmacists, involved in managing hypertension in older adults.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

Understand the pathophysiology of hypertension in older adults and its impact on cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Differentiate between hypertension treatment approaches based on frailty, functional status, and comorbidities.
Recognize and manage orthostatic hypotension and resistant hypertension in elderly patients.
Apply evidence-based pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions to balance hypertension control with quality of life.