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Non-Communicable Diseases: NPCDCS ... - SIHFW Rajasthan

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Causes of Resistant Hypertension<br />

Resistant hypertension -BP persistently >140/90mmHg<br />

despite taking 3 or more agents including a diuretic, in<br />

reasonable combination and at full dose<br />

• Improper BP measurement<br />

• Excess sodium intake<br />

• Inadequate diuretic therapy<br />

• Medication<br />

Inadequate doses<br />

Drug actions and interactions:<br />

• <strong>Non</strong>-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<br />

(NSAIDs), illicit drugs, sympathomimetics, oral<br />

contraceptives<br />

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and herbal<br />

supplements<br />

• Excess alcohol intake<br />

• Identifiable causes of HTN<br />

<strong>SIHFW</strong>: An ISO:9001:2008 certified Institution<br />

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