Key result
A survey of Italian physicians and patients revealed a 19.7% hypertension prevalence and a 66% rate of treatment discontinuation or switching, driven by inadequate BP control and side effects.
Why the study?
What are the patterns of antihypertensive therapy and reasons for treatment changes among physicians and patients in Italy?
Cross-Sectional (n=5,867)
Yes
What are the patterns of antihypertensive therapy and reasons for treatment changes among physicians and patients in Italy?
There is a significant gap between physician and patient perceptions regarding the tolerability of antihypertensive therapy, highlighting the need for better communication.
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Highlights perception gaps in antihypertensive tolerability; leaves open whether better communication reduces discontinuation rates.
Ambrosioni et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=5,867). Antihypertensive therapy was evaluated on Patterns of antihypertensive therapy, prevalence of hypertension, and reasons for treatment changes. A survey of Italian physicians and patients revealed a 19.7% hypertension prevalence and a 66% rate of treatment discontinuation or switching, driven by inadequate BP control and side effects.
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