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World Journal of Cardiology

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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2012; 4(5): 135-147
Published online May 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135

Table 4 Causes of resistant hypertension

False positive or pseudoresistance

Incorrect technique in measuring blood pressure

Pseudohypertension

Lack of adherence to life style modifications

Lack of patient adherence to antihypertensive therapy

Suboptimal therapy

True resistant hypertension

Sleep apnea

Hypertension related to secondary etiology

Citation: Lionakis N, Mendrinos D, Sanidas E, Favatas G, Georgopoulou M. Hypertension in the elderly. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(5): 135-147
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i5/135.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135