Key result
Hypertension in adult outpatients was associated with worse control of blood pressure (66.9% vs 36.2%, P<0.001) and other risk factors compared to normotension, despite greater medication use.
Why the study?
Does the presence of hypertension improve global cardiovascular risk stratification and achievement of therapeutic targets for CV risk factors in adult outpatients?
Cohort (n=9,864)
Yes
Does the presence of hypertension improve global cardiovascular risk stratification and achievement of therapeutic targets for CV risk factors in adult outpatients?
Absolute Event Rate: 66.9% vs 36.2%
p-value: p=<0.001
While a diagnosis of hypertension improves clinical data collection and cardiovascular risk stratification, it does not translate into better control of major cardiovascular risk factors.
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Hypertension diagnosis may not ensure risk factor control in outpatients; leaves open whether targeted implementation strategies improve outcomes.
Tocci et al. (2015) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular risk (n=9,864). Hypertension vs. Normotension was evaluated on Worse control of blood pressure (p=<0.001). Hypertension in adult outpatients was associated with worse control of blood pressure (66.9% vs 36.2%, P<0.001) and other risk factors compared to normotension, despite greater medication use.
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