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Characteristics of blood-pressure control in treated hypertensive patients in Croatia

Dinko Vitezić1, Thomas Burke, Jasenka Mrsić-Pelcić

  • 1University of Rijeka Medical School and University Hospital Centre Rijeka, Brace Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia. vdinko@medri.hr

Blood Pressure. Supplement
|January 25, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Blood pressure control in Croatian hypertensive patients was poor, with only 23% achieving target levels. Age, cardiovascular risk factors, and demographics significantly influenced blood pressure management.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a global health concern requiring effective blood pressure (BP) management.
  • Understanding factors influencing BP control is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate blood pressure control rates in Croatian hypertensive patients.
  • To identify demographic and cardiovascular risk factors associated with BP control.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 141 physicians and 814 hypertensive patients in Croatia.
  • Data collected via questionnaires between December 2003 and January 2004.
  • Analysis of BP control in patients treated with antihypertensive drugs.

Main Results:

  • Only 23% of hypertensive patients achieved controlled BP (< 140/90 mmHg).
  • Factors associated with higher BP included older age (>60 years), left ventricular hypertrophy, retinopathy, smoking, and diabetes mellitus.
  • Lower BP was observed in patients from urban centers, closer to hospitals, with higher education, and who were employed.

Conclusions:

  • Significant room for improvement exists in hypertension care quality in Croatia.
  • Demographic and cardiovascular risk factors must be considered for effective patient management.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to enhance blood pressure control rates.

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