Blood Pressure Treatment Adherence and Control after Participation in the ReHOT

Nathália Silva de Jesus1, Armando da Rocha Nogueira2, Cacilda Oliveira Pachu2

  • 1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cardiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil.

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Treatment adherence and blood pressure control decreased in patients after 6 months in the Resistant Hypertension Optimal Treatment (ReHOT) trial. Lower adherence was linked to education level, while resistant hypertension impacted BP control.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Trials
  • Hypertension Management

Background:

  • Pharmacological treatment adherence is crucial for controlling hypertension.
  • Low adherence rates contribute significantly to poor blood pressure (BP) control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess treatment adherence and its associated factors.
  • To evaluate blood pressure (BP) control in participants of the Resistant Hypertension Optimal Treatment (ReHOT) trial.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 109 patients completing at least 6 months of the ReHOT trial.
  • BP control assessed via ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM).
  • Treatment adherence evaluated using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS).

Main Results:

  • BP control decreased from 80% during the trial to 52.1% at reevaluation.
  • Treatment adherence, measured by MMAS, dropped to 31.3%.
  • Resistant hypertension and medication count were significantly associated with poorer BP control.

Conclusions:

  • A notable decrease in BP control and adherence was observed after 6 months in the ReHOT trial.
  • Education level showed a trend towards influencing adherence.
  • Resistant hypertension was linked to a lack of both BP control and adherence.
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