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Aug 27, 2017 · This article is all about the reasons and treatments of hypertension. The article elaborates the common reasons which lead to raise the blood pressure in a normal individual.
hypertension, increased detection of hypertension by non-physician staff, education of the patient to improve outcomes of treatment, use of cost-effective diagnostic tools and a core list of 5 efficacious, safe and economical anti-hypertensives, and
Context and Purpose of This Guideline. Statement of Remit. To align with its mission to reduce the global burden of raised blood pressure (BP), the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has developed worldwide practice guidelines for the management of hypertension in adults, aged 18 years and older.
A chapter from a book on pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular disease, covering the definition, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hypertension. Learn about the types, causes, and complications of hypertension based on different guidelines and evidence.
Awareness of hypertension in India is low while appropriate treatment and control among those with hypertension is even lower: Hypertension is a chronic, persistent, largely asymptomatic disease. A majority of the patients with hypertension in India are unaware of their condition. This is because of low
Mar 16, 2023 · Hypertension is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It can cause serious health problems like heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of hypertension.
This document provides recommendations for the management of hypertension in adults based on the best available evidence and expert consensus. It covers topics such as blood pressure thresholds, drug classes, combination therapy, target blood pressure, and special settings.
Nov 21, 2023 · This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over, including people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes by helping healthcare professionals to diagnose hypertension accurately and treat it effectively.
This document provides standard treatment guidelines for screening, diagnosis, assessment and management of hypertension in adults in India. It includes recommendations on lifestyle changes, drug therapy, follow up, monitoring and adherence to therapy.
Jul 20, 2023 · The current definition of hypertension (HTN) is systolic blood pressure (SBP) values of 130 mm Hg or more and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of more than 80 mm Hg. Hypertension ranks among the most common chronic medical condition characterized by a persistent elevation in arterial pressure.
