A major factor contributing to this therapeutic failure is represented by resistant (or refractory) hypertension. The diagnosis of 'resistant hypertension' is very common in clinical practice ...

Resistant hypertension is typically defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (systolic and diastolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and >90 mmHg, respectively) despite treatment with at least three ...

Resistant hypertension has represented a major factor contributing to the lack of BP control. Beside the appropriate use of appropriate lifestyle interventions and the use of five major classes of ...