Key result
Blood pressure control was achieved in fewer high-risk hypertensive patients (27%) compared to those with no other risk factors (42.9%), likely due to underuse of effective combination therapy.
Why the study?
Does the presence of additional cardiovascular risk factors influence blood pressure control and the use of combination antihypertensive therapy in primary care?
Cross-Sectional (n=14,066)
Yes
Does the presence of additional cardiovascular risk factors influence blood pressure control and the use of combination antihypertensive therapy in primary care?
Absolute Event Rate: 27% vs 42.9%
Blood pressure control is poorer in hypertensive patients with multiple risk factors, largely due to the underutilization of effective combination therapy.
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Suboptimal BP control in high-risk hypertensives may reflect therapy gaps; leaves open whether optimizing combinations improves outcomes.
Amar et al. (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=14,066). Antihypertensive therapy vs. Different cardiovascular risk factor groups was evaluated on Blood pressure control. Blood pressure control was achieved in fewer high-risk hypertensive patients (27%) compared to those with no other risk factors (42.9%), likely due to underuse of effective combination therapy.