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  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between medication adherence and treatment intensification is crucial for managing hypertension.
  • Poor blood pressure control remains a significant public health challenge, necessitating improved clinical strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the combined impact of antihypertensive medication adherence and treatment intensification on blood pressure control.
  • To guide clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives in hypertension management.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study analyzed 27,699 primary care patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Patients were classified by adherence levels (high ≥80% vs. low <80%) and medication intensification status.
  • Multilevel logistic regression assessed the association between intensification, adherence, and blood pressure control post-visit.

Main Results:

  • Only 24% of patients had low adherence prior to the study.
  • Neither medication intensification nor improved adherence alone significantly improved blood pressure control.
  • Patients who received both treatment intensification and improved adherence showed the highest probability of blood pressure control (31%).

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous intensification of antihypertensive treatment and promotion of medication adherence are recommended for optimal blood pressure control.
  • Health systems should encourage medication intensification irrespective of a patient's current adherence level.