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Advancing Hypertension Management: Unmet Needs, Endothelial Dysfunction, and CKD Therapies

Difficult-to-treat hypertension is a condition where blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite the use of three or more antihypertensive medications, including a diuretic. This condition is distinct from resistant hypertension, which is more common and involves blood pressure that is not controlled with three medications but may not include a diuretic. Difficult-to-treat hypertension is less frequent, affecting a smaller subset of patients with high blood pressure. It often requires a more comprehensive approach, including lifestyle modifications and potential secondary causes evaluation, to achieve optimal management.

Panelists discuss how proper blood pressure measurement techniques require careful attention to patient positioning, cuff size selection, and standardized procedures to ensure accurate readings.