Hypertension is the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, disability and death. Despite the accumulated knowledge about hypertension and many treatment options, some hypertensive patients do not achieve the recommended blood pressure goals even receiving non-pharmacological treatment and three antihypertensive drugs. These individuals have the so-called “resistant hypertension” and are at increased risk of involvement of target organs, higher morbidity and mortality. Several international scientific societies, including the Brazilian Society of Cardiology, have dedicated to publishing evidence-based guidelines for […]