Resistant Hypertension & ANA Testing
Resistant Hypertension: Why Test For Lupus? I do not know much about lupus, but I do know about resistant hypertension. Nevertheless, recently I have learned that there is an association between resistant hypertension and lupus. Research findings have indicated that people with lupus are more likely to have resistant hypertension. It is important to be tested for lupus if you have resistant hypertension because treatment for lupus MIGHT BE NEEDED. What is Resistant Hypertension? Resistant Hypertension is hypertension that is resistant to treatment. In 2008, resistant hypertension was defined in the American Hypertension Association Scientific Statement. This statement was deemed the first to define resistant hypertension as difficult to treat controlled or uncontrolled hypertension. Further, three to four medications of different classes including a water pill (diuretic) is the definition…