May 30, 2012
View Full PaperAre physicians underestimating the challenges of hypertension management? Results from the Supporting Hypertension Awareness and Research Europe-wide (SHARE) survey
Key Result
Physicians often underestimate the prevalence of challenging hypertension cases, highlighting the need for better awareness and management strategies.
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Population
Physicians managing patients with hypertension
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Outcome
Physician estimation of the proportion of 'challenging patients' with hypertension
The SHARE survey suggests physicians underestimate the prevalence of challenging hypertension patients, emphasizing the need for better awareness and compliance strategies to improve blood pressure control.
Main Result
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Abstract
Physicians may underestimate the proportion of 'challenging patients' with hypertension and there is a need to improve their BP control. Increasing physicians' awareness about the risks of uncontrolled BP and improving compliance are two possible ways to improve management of hypertension.