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Definition of Resistant Hypertension and Not‐At‐Goal Hypertension
| Resistant Hypertension | Not‐At‐Goal Hypertension |
|---|---|
| BP remains above goal in spite of the concurrent use of ≥3 antihypertensive agents of different classes at optimal dosages, with one of the agents a diuretic | Patients' chronic antihypertensive treatment needs to be modified by their GPs because of uncontrolled BP and/or poor compliance/tolerance |
Abbreviations: BP, blood pressure; GP, general practitioner.
