Hypertension: Diagnosis and management in primary care. Issue 9 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Afroze, Ayesha; Mohammed, Imran
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 14:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 534
• Page End: 539
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/17557380211019450
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

The global prevalence of hypertension is high and continues to rise, making it an increasingly common condition managed in primary care. Untreated hypertension can cause end-organ damage leading to complications that increase morbidity and mortality from cardiac, renal, and cerebrovascular disease. Hypertension can significantly affect an individual patient's quality of life and can cause a considerable strain on the healthcare system. If hypertension is detected early, these events are avoidable, as there is an opportunity for intervention at a much lesser cost. Several proven, highly effective, and well-tolerated lifestyle and drug treatment strategies can achieve reduction in blood pressure. The aim of this article is to illustrate evidence-based steps that are applicable in the diagnosis and management of hypertension in primary care.