Individualize Treatment for Resistant Hypertension

September 2021

About 1 in 8 patients with high BP have resistant hypertension.

These patients need more than 3 drugs, including a diuretic, to control BP. Use a stepwise approach to help manage their care.

Evaluate contributing factors. Start with adherence...it’s an issue in up to 80% of these patients and can play a role in “pseudoresistance.”

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Know When to Offer COVID-19 Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Vaginal Infections Save Brexafemme and Solosec as a Last Resort for Vaginal Infections
Statins Continue to Avoid Routine Statin Use in Pregnancy
Biosimilars Understand Why Semglee Will Be “Interchangeable” With Lantus
Fever Give Advice on Treating Fever in Children
Diabetes Have a Plan to Manage Diabetes Meds During a Fast
Hypertension Individualize Treatment for Resistant Hypertension
Infections Treat Foot Infections in Diabetes Based on Severity
ADHD Know How New Stimulant and Nonstimulant ADHD Meds Compare
Poisoning Know When High Acetylcysteine Doses May Be Used
Pumps Help Patients Admitted With a Pump
Cannabinoids Be Ready to Treat Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome