diseases might benefit also benefit from this treatment strategy.

Studies reveal that the therapeutic inertia is quite common and contributes to suboptimal blood pressure control. Quality improvement programs and standardized approaches to support antihypertensive treatment intensification are ways to combat therapeutic inertia. Furthermore, programs that utilize non-physician medical professionals such as pharmacists and nurses demonstrate promise in mitigating the effects of this important problem. Therapeutic inertia impedes antihypertensive management and requires a broad effort to reduce its effects. There is an ongoing need for renewed focus and research in this area to improve hypertension control.

Ultrasound is a reliable diagnostic test for assessing fluid levels; these experiments demonstrate the technique can be used during microgravity conditions with attention to altered fluid behavior in the absence of gravity.

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