Multiple antihypertensive use and risk of mortality in residents of aged care services: a prospective cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Multiple antihypertensive use is associated with an increased risk of mortality in residents with diagnosed hypertension, particularly in residents with dementia and among those who are most frail.
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Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - August 30, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kerry M, Bell JS, Keen C, Sluggett JK, Ilomäki J, Jokanovic N, Cooper T, Robson L, Tan ECK Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research