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Hypertension in minorities: blacks

E Saunders1

  • 1Division of Hypertension, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, 21201, USA.

American Journal of Hypertension
|December 1, 1995
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Black individuals experience hypertension more frequently, with severe cases leading to greater organ damage and mortality. Tailored treatment strategies, considering cost-effective options, can improve outcomes and reduce complications in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Hypertension is significantly more prevalent in Black individuals compared to the general population.
  • Severe hypertension occurs 3-7 times more frequently in Black individuals, leading to excessive target organ damage (heart, kidneys, brain) and higher mortality.
  • Unique clinical presentations, healthcare access delays, and pathophysiological factors necessitate tailored hypertension management for Black patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges and effective treatment strategies for hypertension in the Black population.
  • To highlight the importance of considering specific pathophysiological features and socioeconomic factors in treatment decisions.
  • To emphasize that effective management can improve survival and reduce morbidity.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature on hypertension in the Black population.
  • Analysis of treatment guidelines (e.g., JNC-V) and drug efficacy.
  • Consideration of socioeconomic factors influencing treatment choices.

Main Results:

  • Diuretics and beta-blockers are cost-effective first-line options.
  • Calcium channel blockers are effective, comparable to their efficacy in White populations.
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, particularly with low-dose diuretics, show significant effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored hypertension management is crucial for the Black population due to higher prevalence and risk of complications.
  • Cost-effective medications should be prioritized, but other effective drug classes are available.
  • Effective treatment strategies can lead to improved survival rates and reduced mortality and morbidity.