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Pathophysiology of primary hypertension in children and adolescents
The progress in research on the physiology of the cardiovascular system made in the last 100 years allowed for the development of the pathogenesis...
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Diagnosis and management of primary hyperaldosteronism in patients with hypertension: a practical approach endorsed by the British and Irish Hypertension Society
Alongside the lack of homogeneity among international guidelines and consensus documents on primary hyperaldosteronism, the National UK guidelines on...
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Blood pressure measurements for diagnosing hypertension in primary care: room for improvement
BackgroundIn the adult population, about 50% have hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and subsequent premature death. Little is...
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Efficacy and safety of esaxerenone (CS-3150) in primary hypertension: a meta-analysis
This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of esaxerenone (CS-3150) in treating primary hypertension. PubMed (Medline), Cochrane Central...
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On-demand mobile hypertension training for primary health care workers in Nigeria: a pilot study
BackgroundOnly one out of every ten Nigerian adults with hypertension has their blood pressure controlled. Health worker training is essential to...
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of resistant hypertension among Chinese hypertensive patients in primary care setting
IntroductionHypertension (HT) is a major public health problem globally, and it is the commonest chronic disease with a prevalence of 27% among...
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The Impact of Obesity on the Resolution of Hypertension Following Adrenalectomy for Primary Hyperaldosteronism
BackgroundThis study aims to determine the impact of patient obesity on the resolution of hypertension and pill burden post-adrenalectomy for PA....
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Association of serum transforming growth factor β1 with left ventricular hypertrophy in children with primary hypertension
The current study was designed to assess the association of serum transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF-β 1 ) with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in...
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Quality of care in patients with hypertension: a retrospective cohort study of primary care routine data in Germany
BackgroundHypertension is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality if not properly managed. Primary care has a major impact on these outcomes if...
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Risk factors of acute cerebral infarction in patients with primary hypertension
ObjectiveTo explore the risk factors of acute cerebral infarction (ACI) in patients with primary hypertension.
MethodsPatients diagnosed with...
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Situational analysis of hypertension management at primary health care level in São Paulo, Brazil: population, healthcare professional and health system perspectives
BackgroundGovernment-led, population-wide initiatives are crucial for advancing the management of hypertension − a leading cause of cardiovascular...
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Clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of pregnant women with hypertension in primary care in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria: cross-sectional results from the hypertension treatment in Nigeria Program
BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including hypertension, are a leading cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria. However, there is a...
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Multifactorial prevention program for cardiovascular disease in primary care: hypertension status and effect on mortality
The aim of this study was to investigate if mortality during a 13-year follow-up varied between normotensive subjects, screen-detected hypertensive...
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Hypertension: sex-related differences in drug treatment, prevalence and blood pressure control in primary care
Antihypertensive treatment is equally beneficial for reducing cardiovascular risk in both men and women. Despite this, the drug treatment, prevalence...
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Impact of Primary Aldosteronism in Resistant Hypertension
Purpose of ReviewIn this narrative review, we aim to summarize the latest data on the association between primary aldosteronism and resistant...
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Communication barriers faced by pharmacists when managing patients with hypertension in a primary care team: a qualitative study
BackgroundAs primary care pharmacists take on an increasingly important and collaborative role in managing patients with chronic diseases,...
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Service quality: perspective of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension in rural and urban public primary healthcare centers in Iran
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the service quality (SQ) for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension in primary healthcare settings from...
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Key to the Treatment of Primary Aldosteronism in Secondary Hypertension: Subtype Diagnosis
Purpose of ReviewPrimary aldosteronism (PA) is a leading global cause of secondary hypertension. Subty** diagnosis of PA is the key to surgery, but...
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Continuity of primary care for type 2 diabetes and hypertension and its association with health outcomes and disease control: insights from Central Vietnam
BackgroundVietnam is undergoing a rapid epidemiological transition with a considerable burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially...
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Strengthening primary care for diabetes and hypertension in Eswatini: study protocol for a nationwide cluster-randomized controlled trial
BackgroundDiabetes and hypertension are increasingly important population health challenges in Eswatini. Prior to this project, healthcare for these...
