TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Resistant Hypertension A1 - Segura, Julian A1 - Ruilope, Luis M. A2 - Lerma, Edgar V. A2 - Rosner, Mitchell H. A2 - Perazella, Mark A. PY - 2017 T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Nephrology & Hypertension, 2e AB - ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISBlood pressure above the recommended values (140/90 mm Hg) despite the use of greater than or equal to 3–4 antihypertensive agents, each belonging to a different class.Insufficient treatment prescription and lack of adherence to prescribed drugs, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle recommendations are the most frequent causes.Associated with obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, advanced age, high dietary salt intake, and black race. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/16 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1149115674 ER -