Trying to Control Blood Pressure Isn't Always the Right Move for the Elderly

The video discusses a study on blood pressure treatment in nursing home residents, highlighting the potential harm of overmedication in frail elderly patients. The study, conducted in France and Italy, found that multiple blood pressure medications were linked to higher mortality rates, even when blood pressure was controlled. The video critiques the widespread practice of lowering blood pressure in all populations without sufficient evidence and emphasizes the need for better clinical decision support. It concludes with a call for awareness and change in healthcare practices globally.

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