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Perception and self-management of hypertension in Chinese cardiologists (CCHS): a multicenter, large-scale

Lei Hou1,2, Xuejuan Jin1, Jianying Ma1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

BMJ Open
|September 29, 2019
PubMed

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Chinese cardiologists show high rates of hypertension risk factors and low antihypertensive treatment. Identified factors like age and BMI can guide preventive interventions for this high-risk group.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding risk factor prevalence in healthcare professionals is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of hypertension risk factors among Chinese cardiologists.
  • To identify factors associated with hypertension and antihypertensive treatment in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide, cross-sectional observational study involving 28,924 cardiologists across 2441 hospitals in China.
  • Data collected via a WeChat-based electronic questionnaire on demographics, lifestyle, and cardiovascular risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Over 57% of cardiologists had elevated blood pressure (130-139/80-89 mmHg), with 22% having even higher readings (≥140/≥90 mmHg).
  • Age, gender, BMI, smoking, and comorbidities were independently associated with hypertension.
  • Low rates of antihypertensive drug use were observed among those with elevated blood pressure.

Conclusions:

  • Chinese cardiologists exhibit a concerning prevalence of hypertension risk factors and underutilization of treatment.
  • These findings highlight the need for increased awareness and preventive strategies within the medical community to address hypertension.
  • Identified risk factors can inform targeted interventions to mitigate hypertension risk among cardiologists.
Abstract

Keywords:
Chinacardiologistscardiovascular diseasescross-sectional studieshealth survey

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