TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 44. Refractory Hypertension A1 - Ruilope, Luis M. A1 - Segura, Julian A2 - Lerma, Edgar V. A2 - Berns, Jeffrey S. A2 - Nissenson, Allen R. Y1 - 2009 N1 - T2 - CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Nephrology & Hypertension AB - Blood 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 - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/05 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6339026 ER -