Key result
Among 1,186 T2DM patients with hypertension, ACE inhibitors were the most prescribed antihypertensive class (59%), yet 75% of patients had uncontrolled blood pressure.
Why the study?
What is the prescribing pattern of antihypertensive agents and the rate of blood pressure control in T2DM patients in North India?
Population
1358 T2DM patients, of which 1186 had hypertension, visiting a tertiary care centre in North India.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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High uncontrolled BP persists despite ACEI preference in T2DM hypertension; cross-sectional data leaves open optimal management strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,358)
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What is the prescribing pattern of antihypertensive agents and the rate of blood pressure control in T2DM patients in North India?
Despite adherence to evidence-based guidelines in prescribing patterns, a high proportion (75%) of T2DM patients with hypertension have uncontrolled blood pressure.
Dhanaraj et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes and hypertension (n=1,358). Antihypertensive agents was evaluated on Prescribing pattern of antihypertensive drugs and blood pressure control. Among 1,186 T2DM patients with hypertension, ACE inhibitors were the most prescribed antihypertensive class (59%), yet 75% of patients had uncontrolled blood pressure.
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