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Deprescribing antihypertensives in patients with multimorbidity.

Authors :
Sheppard, James P
Payne, Rupert A
Source :
Prescriber. Oct2020, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p16-19. 4p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Deprescribing preventative medications such as antihypertensives may reduce adverse events in some older adults, leading to improved quality of life. The Optimising Treatment for Mild Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly (OPTIMISE) trial examined the safety and efficacy of antihypertensive deprescribing in older patients taking more than one treatment for hypertension. This article discusses the findings of the study and their implications for clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09596682
Volume :
31
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Prescriber
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146677715
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/psb.1870