Key result
Adequate blood pressure control was achieved in only 23.2% of hospitalized hypertensive patients, with a 10-year increase in age significantly reducing the likelihood of control (OR 0.82; 95% CI 0.76-0.88).
Why the study?
Does hospitalization improve blood pressure control in patients with uncontrolled hypertension at admission?
Observational (n=3,304)
Yes
Does hospitalization improve blood pressure control in patients with uncontrolled hypertension at admission?
Hospitalization results in adequate blood pressure control in only about a quarter of patients with uncontrolled hypertension at admission, with older age being a major barrier to aggressive treatment and control.
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Hospitalization rarely secures BP control; leaves open whether age-specific inpatient protocols can improve rates.
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Onder et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Hypertension with uncontrolled blood pressure at hospital admission (n=3,304). 10-year increase in age vs. Younger age was evaluated on Adequate blood pressure control (systolic < 140 mm Hg, diastolic < 90 mm Hg) (OR 0.82, 95% CI 0.76-0.88). Adequate blood pressure control was achieved in only 23.2% of hospitalized hypertensive patients, with a 10-year increase in age significantly reducing the likelihood of control (OR 0.82; 95% CI 0.76-0.88).
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