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Actual blood pressure control: are we doing things right?

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Hypertension. Supplement : Official Journal of the International Society of Hypertension
|April 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Lowering blood pressure significantly reduces cardiovascular event risk. However, achieving target blood pressure remains a challenge, especially in elderly patients, often requiring combination therapy for effective hypertension management.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hypertension Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke and coronary events.
  • Epidemiological studies and clinical trials demonstrate a direct correlation between elevated blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk.
  • Antihypertensive treatment aims to reduce morbidity and mortality, with significant risk reduction observed for even modest blood pressure lowering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the correlation between blood pressure and cardiovascular event risk.
  • To highlight the challenges in achieving target blood pressure control in hypertensive patients.
  • To discuss potential strategies for improving blood pressure management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological studies and randomized controlled trials on antihypertensive treatment.

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  • Analysis of survey data on blood pressure control rates in primary care and international studies.
  • Consideration of preliminary reports on combination therapy for hypertension.

    • Main Results:

    • A fall of 5-6 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure or 10 mmHg in systolic blood pressure reduces cerebrovascular event risk by 40% and coronary event risk by 15%.
    • Blood pressure control rates below 140/90 mmHg are low, ranging from 13% to 26% in Spain and similar in other developed countries.
    • Achieving target blood pressure, particularly systolic pressure, is difficult, especially in elderly patients on monotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Maximum tolerated blood pressure reduction is generally appropriate, though target levels require further consensus.
    • Current blood pressure control rates are insufficient, indicating significant challenges in managing hypertension.
    • Combined antihypertensive therapy, potentially using fixed-dose combinations, is often necessary to achieve target blood pressure and improve compliance.