Key result
Hypertension affected 67.8% of ambulatory elderly patients, and although over 90% of known cases were treated, 21.4% remained undiagnosed and less than 30% achieved control.
Population
3,858 ambulatory elderly people (age ≥ 65 years) in a general practice setting
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Significant gaps in elderly hypertension diagnosis and control persist in ambulatory care; leaves open optimal primary care interventions.
Despite high treatment rates among known elderly hypertensives, blood pressure control remains poor, highlighting a significant gap in hypertension management in general practice.
Pirone et al. (1989) studied this question. Hypertension affected 67.8% of ambulatory elderly patients, and although over 90% of known cases were treated, 21.4% remained undiagnosed and less than 30% achieved control.
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