In:
European Heart Journal Supplements, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 24, No. Supplement_F ( 2022-10-07), p. F6-F8
Abstract:
Arterial hypertension is a global burden leading to over 10.8 million deaths per year worldwide. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global project initiated by the International Society of Hypertension to raise the awareness of high blood pressure (BP) in the population. Following the MMM protocol 2508 participants ≥18 years had their BP measured in Austria in MMM18 and MMM19. Of those screened, 54.6% were found to be hypertensive, defined as a BP ≥140/90 mmHg and/or being on treatment for hypertension. Among those individuals with hypertension, 56.1% were on medication but only 42.0% of those treated had controlled BP ( & lt;140/90 mmHg). Lower BPs were found in those with previous myocardial infarction (MI), probably explained by a medical monitoring system of patients with MI in Austria. Those with hypertension were referred for further medical investigations and were provided lifestyle advice. Among a high number of individuals receiving antihypertensive treatment, BP is still not controlled. Further screening and monitoring of therapeutic effects is urgently required.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1520-765X
,
1554-2815
DOI:
10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac038
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2022
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