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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for global mortality and cardiovascular disease.
  • An estimated 1.28 billion adults worldwide have hypertension, but nearly half are undiagnosed or undertreated.
  • Effective hypertension management is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the global burden of hypertension and the need for improved management strategies.
  • To discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in hypertension care.
  • To emphasize the importance of early detection, lifestyle changes, and pharmacological treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global hypertension statistics and current clinical guidelines.
  • Discussion of the impact of AI and ML on hypertension research and patient outcomes.
  • Analysis of hypertension definition and target blood pressure (BP) recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Hypertension affects a significant portion of the global adult population.
  • A substantial number of individuals with hypertension remain undiagnosed or inadequately managed.
  • AI and ML are emerging as transformative tools in the field of hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection and comprehensive management are essential for mitigating hypertension-related health risks.
  • AI and ML hold significant promise for advancing hypertension care and improving global health outcomes.
  • Continued research and implementation of innovative technologies are crucial for addressing the hypertension epidemic.