Recognition and Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
Resistant hypertension is one of the important specific phenotypes of hypertension,which defined as uncontrolled blood pressure despite treatment with at least three or more antihypertensive agents.Compelling evidence has shown that such a population has a greater incidence of adverse cardiovascular events as well as mortality.However,it has not yet been widely emphasized and adequately managed in clinic.In the article,we provide a brief review on the definition,epidemiology,related mechanisms and treatment options of resistant hypertension,so that clinicians can standardize the management of this population.