Key result
A critical review of updated Western hypertension guidelines highlights concerns regarding their clinical applicability to Asian populations due to unique regional features of the disease.
Why the study?
Unique features of hypertension in Asian populations raised concerns regarding the clinical applicability of recent Western guidelines.
Are recent Western hypertension guidelines clinically applicable to Asian populations given their unique cardiovascular risk profiles?
Design
Critical review
Authors
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Rising Asian hypertension prevalence warrants intensified regional screening and control; extends global decline data to prioritize Asia-specific strategies.
Are recent Western hypertension guidelines clinically applicable to Asian populations given their unique cardiovascular risk profiles?
This review highlights the unique cardiovascular risk profile of Asian hypertensive patients, particularly the stronger link to stroke, and questions the direct applicability of recent Western hypertension guidelines to this population.
Angeli et al. (2019) conducted a review in Hypertension. Western hypertension guidelines was evaluated. A critical review of updated Western hypertension guidelines highlights concerns regarding their clinical applicability to Asian populations due to unique regional features of the disease.
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