Resistant hypeension is when goal not achieved with-
Correct Answer: 2 drugs + diuretics
Description: The term Resistant hypeension refers to patients with blood pressure persistently >140/90mm hg despite taking 3 or more antihypeensive drugs including a diuretic. It is more common in patients aged >60 yrs . Resistant hypeension may be related to pseudoresistance(high office bp and low home bp),non adherent to therapy, identifiable causes of HTN(including obesity and excessive alcohol intake) . Ref:Harrison 20 th edition pg no 1905
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