New perspectives in taming resistant hypertension

Authors

  • Alexandru CARAUS IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"
  • Maria COCIU IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"
  • Anna MOISEEVA IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"
  • Liuba POPESCU IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.1-78.14

Keywords:

resistant hypertension, aprocicentan, firibastat, baxdrostat, renal artery denervation

Abstract

Resistant hypertension represents a significant burden for healthcare systems worldwide due to its association with extremely high cardiovascular risk and remains a therapeutic challenge driven by complex and inadequately addressed by conventional therapy pathophysiological pathways. Several drugs in various stages of investigation could potentially have a significant impact on the ultimate treatment of resistant hypertension. In addition to pharmacological therapy, studies show promising evidence regarding renal artery denervation in managing resistant hypertension. Better usage of currently approved therapies and the integration of emerging therapies are welcomed additions to the anti-hypertensive therapeutic arsenal.

Author Biographies

Alexandru CARAUS, IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Research Professor

Maria COCIU, IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

Anna MOISEEVA, IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Scientific Researcher

Liuba POPESCU, IMSP Institute of Cardiology; Clinic "Arterial Hypertension"

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Researcher

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2024-08-05

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