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Global interventions in hypertension: new and emerging concepts
Keith C Ferdinand1, Tina K Reddy, Thanh N Vo
1Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Current Opinion in Cardiology
|April 19, 2021
Summary
Hypertension (HTN) affects 1.39 billion globally. Emerging strategies like community interventions, telemedicine, and polypills show promise for improving hypertension control and reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk worldwide.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hypertension (HTN) is the leading global risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Affecting 1.39 billion individuals worldwide, HTN presents a significant public health challenge.
- Understanding the global burden and emerging concepts in HTN management is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent literature on the global burden of hypertension.
- To discuss emerging concepts in the prevalence, treatment, and control of HTN across diverse global regions.
- To highlight novel and effective interventions for worldwide hypertension management.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of recent research on hypertension.
- Analysis of emerging concepts in HTN prevalence, treatment, and control.
- Synthesis of global data on effective hypertension interventions.
Main Results:
- Community-based interventions and telemedicine can improve healthcare access for HTN patients, particularly those facing geographical or economic barriers.
- Home blood pressure monitoring demonstrates efficacy in diverse regions for HTN control.
- Polypills offer proven benefits in reducing HTN and CVD risk.
- Continuing ACE inhibitors and ARBs in high-risk COVID-19 patients with HTN is appropriate.
Conclusions:
- Early screening and treatment, alongside lifestyle modifications and pharmacotherapy, are fundamental for global HTN control.
- Novel interventions and strategies are continuously emerging to combat the worldwide burden of hypertension.
- Integrated approaches incorporating community-based programs, telemedicine, and advanced pharmacotherapy are key to effective HTN management.
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