RESISTANT HYPERTENSION - SUGGESTIONS FOR DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM

With appropriate evaluation of both patient- and physician-related fac tors, many cases of resistant hypertension can be resolved. Patients o ften do not understand the implications of their disease and need spec ific information regarding the importance of compliance with medicatio n schedules and dietary restrictions. Physicians should also consider the possibility of drug resistance or the presence of an identifiable secondary cause, such as renal artery stenosis, chronic renal parenchy mal disease, or pheochromocytoma.