Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) is a highly prevalent, but frequently unrecognized, condition among the worldwide population.1-3 In this section you can find out all about the prevalence, causes, diagnosis and management of hypertension.
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Epidemiology
Hypertension imposes a substantial economic burden on health care systems as a result of its high prevalence, inadequate treatment, and association with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
Causes of Hypertension
Multiple causes of hypertension have been identified, although most (85–90%) patients have essential (or primary) hypertension.
Blood Pressure Management
Blood pressure measurement 5–8, can be challenging as slight changes in blood pressure can have long-term consequences. Ambulatory blood pressure measurement over 24 hours provides independent information on a patient’s long-term outcome.
Hypertension: CV Risk Factor
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) – it plays a causative role in end damage to specific target organs, namely the heart, the main blood vessels, the brain and the kidneys.4-6
Diagnosis
Reaching a diagnosis5-6 of arterial hypertension is generally straightforward because the majority of patients have essential hypertension.
Guidelines
Current treatment strategies5,6,9 aim to reduce long-term CV risk by identifying and targeting high-risk patients. Antihypertensive treatment should aim to lower blood pressure in order to prevent end-organ damage.
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