Identifying pseudo-resistant hypertension and optimizing diuretic therapy for confirmed resistant cases in primary care

Background: Approximately 10% of individuals with hypertension are expected to have resistant hypertension (RH). Many have pseudo-resistant hypertension (p-RH) due to a variety of factors. To date, the prevalence of p-RH and optimal diuretic therapy in primary care have not been studied. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted, including patients referred to the hypertension clinic at the Centre for Family Medicine (CFFM) Family …