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Improved Home Blood Pressure Control by CT-guided Ozone-mediated Renal Denervation for Patients with Resistant Hypertension

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Difficulties in achieving arterial hypertension control.

Genel Sur¹, Maria Sur, Liana Kudor-Szabadi

¹University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj-Napoca.

|December 30, 2011

Summary

Hypertension treatment achieved control in 33.38% of patients. Women and individuals aged 41-60 showed better blood pressure control, highlighting the need for improved adherence to arterial hypertension management strategies.

Keywords:

arterial hypertension control therapy

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Improved Home Blood Pressure Control by CT-guided Ozone-mediated Renal Denervation for Patients with Resistant Hypertension

Improved Home Blood Pressure Control by CT-guided Ozone-mediated Renal Denervation for Patients with Resistant Hypertension

Published on: June 6, 2025

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Clinical Pharmacology
Public Health

Background:

Arterial hypertension is a significant global health concern, necessitating effective treatment strategies.
Understanding factors influencing hypertension control, such as gender and age, is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of arterial hypertension treatment on blood pressure control.
To analyze treatment outcomes based on patient gender and age demographics.

Main Methods:

An analytical prospective study conducted between 2007 and 2009 included 2266 participants.
674 individuals diagnosed with essential systemic arterial hypertension received lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapy (single or combination drugs).
Patient follow-up occurred at 1, 3, and 6 months using EpiInfo6 for statistical analysis.

Main Results:

Overall hypertension control was achieved in 33.38% of patients.
Women (35.52%) demonstrated better hypertension control compared to men (30.33%).
The 41-60 age group exhibited the highest disease control rate (19.92%), followed by those over 60 (12.17%) and under 40 (1.93%).

Conclusions:

Suboptimal hypertension control is linked to poor patient compliance with treatment regimens.
Continued efforts are essential to achieve target blood pressure goals in hypertensive patients.
Gender and age are important factors to consider in hypertension management strategies.