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Module summary 

Frailty nurse specialist Linda Nazarko advises on what nurses in general practice need to be aware of when reviewing and optimising management of older patients with hypertension

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will have a greater understanding of:

  • How hypertension affects older people.
  • How treatment targets should be modified in older people.
  • Recommended antihypertensive medications and their side effects.
  • Monitoring, reviewing and optimising treatment in older people.
  • How to explore nonadherence and other reasons for uncontrolled BP in older people.

Author: Linda Nazarko is a frailty specialist nurse based in London

Module published: 13.02.2025

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