What are the possible adverse events associated with intensive blood pressure lowering?
The possible adverse events associated with intensive blood pressure lowering include clinical events such as serious adverse events, postural hypotension, syncope, bradycardia, and injurious falls, as well as electrolyte abnormalities such as hyponatremia or hypernatremia, and hyperkalemia. Acute kidney injury may also occur as a result of the greater use of antihypertensive medications.