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[Evaluation of well-being of hypertensive subjects before and after treatment]

A Badoux1, J Chiche, D Duchanel

  • 1CREDA-CNRS, Paris.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|January 22, 1994
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension significantly impacts psychological and social well-being. Effective treatment improves patient well-being, highlighting the need to address these factors in managing high blood pressure.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Hypertension affects a significant portion of the adult population globally.
  • Psychological and social well-being are crucial components of overall health.
  • The interplay between hypertension and mental health requires further investigation.

Purpose:

  • To assess the psychological and social well-being of hypertensive patients before and after treatment.
  • To explore the correlation between blood pressure levels and psychosocial status.
  • To evaluate the impact of antihypertensive treatment on patient well-being.

Summary:

  • Patients with hypertension, particularly those with uncontrolled blood pressure, experience impaired psychological and social well-being.
  • Treatment for hypertension led to significant improvements in well-being, approaching levels of healthy adults.
  • Female patients exhibited higher psychosocial sensitivity compared to males, both before and after treatment.
  • Combination therapy with diuretics and conversion enzyme inhibitors showed comparable efficacy to other antihypertensive drugs in improving blood pressure and quality of life.

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of considering psychological and social well-being in hypertension management.
  • Suggests that integrated care approaches may enhance treatment outcomes for hypertensive patients.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the holistic assessment and management of individuals with high blood pressure.
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