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Estimating the probability of stroke in Korean hypertensive patients visiting tertiary hospitals using a risk profile

Cheol Ung Choi1, Chang Gyu Park

  • 1Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea. wmagpie@korea.com

BMC Neurology
|April 24, 2009
PubMed

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Hypertension significantly increases stroke risk in Korean patients, with an average 10-year probability of 24.27%. Aggressive blood pressure management is crucial for stroke prevention in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a primary modifiable risk factor for stroke.
  • Understanding stroke risk factors and probabilities in hypertensive populations is critical for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the distribution of stroke risk factors.
  • To determine the 10-year probability of stroke in Korean hypertensive patients.

Main Methods:

  • 1,402 hypertensive patients from 37 hospitals were enrolled.
  • Stroke risk factors were assessed via laboratory tests and physical examinations.
  • The Framingham stroke risk equation was used to calculate the 10-year stroke probability.

Main Results:

  • 37.2% of patients had uncontrolled hypertension despite treatment.
  • The average 10-year stroke probability was 24.27%, 2.4 times higher than the KCPS cohort.
  • Stroke probability increased with age and blood pressure levels.

Conclusions:

  • High stroke risk in hypertensive patients necessitates aggressive interventions.
  • Reducing blood pressure is essential for mitigating stroke risk.
  • Targeted interventions are needed for Korean hypertensive patients.
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