Key result
Amlodipine and captopril dominate elderly antihypertensive use, with hypertension prevalence higher in females.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a common silent killer among the elderly, and data were needed on its prevalence and treatment patterns in Sanglah Hospital.
What is the prevalence of hypertension and the most commonly used antihypertensive drugs among elderly patients in Sanglah Hospital?
Cross-Sectional
No
What is the prevalence of hypertension and the most commonly used antihypertensive drugs among elderly patients in Sanglah Hospital?
Amlodipine and captopril are the most frequently prescribed antihypertensive medications for elderly patients at Sanglah Hospital in Bali.
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Should not yet change practice beyond this hospital; leaves open multicenter validation of elderly hypertension patterns.
Background: Hypertension is one of the most common diseases among elderly patients and it is also known as a silent killer. It could be due to excessive stress which causes the blood pressure to rise. The symptoms could appear, and people could go on for years without having any awareness of their disease. Aim: This research was conducted to determine the prevalence of hypertension cases of elderly patients and the drugs used as a treatment for hypertension in Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali. The research was carried on in the Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali as of January until June 2017. Method: In this study, a descriptive cross sectional study method was being used. Result: As the age increases, the number of individuals with hypertension increases. In gender, we could see that the female has a higher prevalence compared to male. In Sanglah, we found that the mostly given drugs are amlodipine and captopril for elderly people as this drug works effectively for the patients. Other drugs such as valsartan, furosemide, and bisoprolol are also offered to patients with hypertension depending on their associated diseases.
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Pathmanathan et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. Antihypertensive drugs was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension and types of drugs used. Antihypertensive drug use among elderly patients at Sanglah Hospital was predominantly amlodipine and captopril, with hypertension prevalence increasing with age and being higher in females.
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