April 1, 2009Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
Hypertension in the metabolic syndrome: summary of the new position statement of the European Society of Hypertension
Population
Patients with arterial hypertension and metabolic syndrome
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Clinicians should screen hypertensive patients for metabolic syndrome and treat aggressively; extends cardiometabolic guidelines with quantified prevalence.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with arterial hypertension and metabolic syndrome
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Intervention
Dietary advice, life style changes, and prompt pharmacologic treatment
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Outcome
Control of high blood pressure and reduction of risk
This position statement emphasizes the high prevalence and negative prognostic impact of metabolic syndrome in hypertensive patients, recommending prompt lifestyle and pharmacological interventions.
Cite This Study
Redón et al. (2009) conducted a review in Hypertension and metabolic syndrome. Dietary advice, lifestyle changes, and pharmacologic treatment was evaluated. The metabolic syndrome is present in up to one third of hypertensive patients, requiring prompt lifestyle changes and pharmacologic treatment to control blood pressure and reduce risk.