European definition of resistant hypertension

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European definition of resistant hypertension

Bruce Arroll

Bruce Arroll

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According to the 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, hypertension is defined as resistant when treatment – including appropriate lifestyle
References

McEvoy JW, McCarthy CP, Bruno RM, et al. 2024 ESC guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension. Eur Heart J 2024;45(38):3912–4018.