About The Study: The findings of this study indicated that initiation of antihypertensive medication was associated with elevated risks of fractures and falls among older long-term care nursing home residents in the Veterans Health Administration. These risks were numerically higher among residents with dementia, higher baseline blood pressures values, and no recent antihypertensive medication use. Caution and additional monitoring are advised when initiating antihypertensive medication in this vulnerable population.
Authors: Chintan V. Dave, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.0507)
