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Resistant Hypertension Updated Guidelines.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss the current definition as well as recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of resistant hypertension (RH) based on the 2018 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and recent literature.

RECENT FINDINGS: RH is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) on ≥ 3 anti-hypertensives, one of which should be a diuretic, prescribed at maximally tolerated doses and appropriate dosing frequency. The diagnosis of RH requires exclusion of white coat effect and medication non-adherence, underscoring the importance of out-of-office BP measurements. Secondary causes of hypertension must be excluded in all patients with RH. A step-wise approach to treatment focusing on lifestyle modifications and medication optimization can be effective in > 50% of the patients with RH. Device-based interventional therapies for RH are currently investigational. Out-of-office BP measurements are central to the diagnosis of RH. Medication optimization is successful in most patients. Further studies are needed to define the role of device-based interventions.

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