Why the study?
Absolute BP levels in Asia have increased more than in other regions over the last 30 years, making Asia-specific approaches to hypertension management important to prevent target organ damage and cardiovascular diseases.
This consensus document provides an Asia-specific framework of seven action approaches to improve hypertension management and prevent cardiovascular disease in the region.
Asia is a large continent and there is significant diversity between countries and regions. Over the last 30 years, absolute blood pressure (BP) levels in Asia have increased to a greater extent than those in other regions. In diverse Asia-Pacific populations, for choosing an Asia-specific approach to hypertension management is important to prevent target organ damage and cardiovascular diseases. In this consensus document of HOPE Asia Network, we introduce seven action approaches for management of hypertension in Asia.
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