scholarly journals Effect of Self-monitoring and Medication Self-titration on Systolic Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients at High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

JAMA ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 312 (8) ◽  
pp. 799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. McManus ◽  
Jonathan Mant ◽  
M. Sayeed Haque ◽  
Emma P. Bray ◽  
Stirling Bryan ◽  
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Open Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e001777
Author(s):  
Amalie Nilsen ◽  
Tove Aminda Hanssen ◽  
Knut Tore Lappegård ◽  
Anne Elise Eggen ◽  
Maja-Lisa Løchen ◽  
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AimsTo compare the population proportion at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using the Norwegian NORRISK 1 that predicts 10-year risk of CVD mortality and the Norwegian national guidelines from 2009, with the updated NORRISK 2 that predicts 10-year risk of both fatal and non-fatal risk of CVD and the Norwegian national guidelines from 2017.MethodsWe included participants from the Norwegian population-based Tromsø Study (2015–2016) aged 40–69 years without a history of CVD (n=16 566). The total proportion eligible for intervention was identified by NORRISK 1 and the 2009 guidelines (serum total cholesterol ≥8 mmol/L, systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg) and NORRISK 2 and the 2017 guidelines (serum total cholesterol ≥7 mmol/L, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ≥5 mmol/L, systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg).ResultsThe total proportion at high risk as defined by a risk score was 12.0% using NORRISK 1 and 9.8% using NORRISK 2. When including single risk factors specified by the guidelines, the total proportion eligible for intervention was 15.5% using NORRISK 1 and the 2009 guidelines and 18.9% using NORRISK 2 and the 2017 guidelines. The lowered threshold for total cholesterol and specified cut-off for LDL cholesterol stand for a large proportion of the increase in population at risk.ConclusionThe population proportion eligible for intervention increased by 3.4 percentage points from 2009 to 2017 using the revised NORRISK 2 score and guidelines.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Dr. Nahla Ahmed Mohamed Abderahman ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim ◽  
Abderrhman Ahmed Mohamed Ismeil ◽  
Nassreldeen Khalid Abderahman Adam

Objectives: To measure blood glucose, lipid profile levels, and blood pressure in diabetic hypertensive patients in order to identify the association between the parameters measured and an increased risk of cardiovascular risk in the Sudanese diabetic hypertensive patients. Material and methods: During the months of April 2012 and March 2013, a case-control study was employed in Gezira State, Sudan. The study enrolled 200 patient who met the participation criteria, with respondents divided into diabetic hypertensive and non-diabetic categories to estimate fasting blood glucose levels (FBG), Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C) and lipid profile which include; total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TG). The random access auto-analyzer bio system, A15 was used to test samples for various biochemical parameters. Individual information, as well as anthropometric and biochemical measurements were collected on a questionnaire. After each participant gave verbal consent, venous blood samples were drawn after an overnight fast. The statistical evaluation was achieved with the aid of a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 16, Chicago, IL, USA). Result: The WC and BMI both increased significantly by (p=<0.0001), according to the analysis of variance (ANOVA). FBG and HbA1C levels were significantly elevated by (p=<0.0001). The increase in systolic blood pressure (SBP) was significant by (p=<0.0001). The mean HDL-C level was at high risk (49.73) with a significant increase by (p=0.009). The mean LDL-C concentration was above the optimum level (109.03) with a non-significant increase (p=0.697). Conclusion: WC, BMI, DBP, FBG, and HDL-C all increased significantly. Diabetic- hypertensive participants were at a high risk of develops dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
N.L.G. Sudaryati ◽  
I P. Sudiartawan ◽  
Dwi Mertha Adnyana

The aim of the study was to determine the effectiveness of giving hydrotherapi foot soak in hypertensive patients. The study was conducted with one group pretestposttest design without a control group by measuring blood pressure (pretest) before being given an intervention in the form of foot soak hydrotherm against 15 people with hypertension in Banjar Sri Mandala, Dauhwaru Village, Jembrana Subregency. Then do the blood pressure measurement again (posttest) after finishing the intervention. After the study was completed, the results showed that before the hydrotherapi foot bath intervention, there were 0% of patients classified as normal, 13.32% in prehypertension category, 60.08% in hypertension category I and 26.60% in hypertension category II. After the intervention was given, there were 13.32% of the patients classified as normal, 66.68% in the prehypertension category, 20.00% in the first category of hypertension and no patients belonging to the second grade hypertension category. There is a decrease of 20-30 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 0-10 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure after intervention. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the hydrotherapi foot bath is effectively used to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Banjar Sri Mandala, Dauhwaru Village, Jembrana District.


2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Patricia Fonseca ◽  
Anna F Dominiczak ◽  
Stephen Harrap ◽  
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Early combination therapy is more effective for hypertension control in high-risk patients than monotherapy, and current guidelines recommend the use of either an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) for first-line therapy in patients younger than 55 years. Recent evidence shows that ACEIs reduce mortality, whereas ARBs show no apparent benefit despite their blood pressure lowering action. However, it is important to consider which blood pressure parameters should be targeted given that different drugs have distinct effects on key parameters. Remarkably, a high percentage of hypertensive patients whose treatment has brought these parameters within target ranges still remain at high risk of cardiovascular disease due to additional risk factors. Combination therapy with synergistic effects on blood pressure and metabolic control should thus be considered for the long-term treatment of hypertensive patients with co-morbid conditions.


2016 ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Long Nhon Phan ◽  
Van Minh Huynh ◽  
Thi Kim Nhung Hoang ◽  
Van Nham Truong

Objective: To evaluate the results of treatment achieved blood pressure goal (BP goal) and results of hypertensive patient management. Subjects and methods: A study of 400 hypertensive patient intervention, treatment and management after 2 year. To assess the results of BP target, monitor the use of medicines, the situation of hospitalization and complications of stroke. Results: Treatment: -100% of patients using diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), 33% of patients using angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), 46.25% of patients using calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and 19.5% of patients using beta-blocker. After 24 months of treatment: 50.5% of patients using 1 antihypertensive drug, 22% of patients using 2 drugs, 20.5% of patients using 3 drugs and 7% of patients taking more than 3 drugs. After 24 months of treatment: 91.75% achieved BP target and 8.25% fail. -Average risk stratification: 97.32% achieved BP target, hight risk stratification: 95.91% and very hight risk stratification: 73.03%. After 24 months of treatment. -Stage 1: 88.48% achieved BP target, stage 2: 92.85% achieved BP target and stage 3: 71.08% achieved BP target. After 24 months of treatment. -Hypertesive results before treatment were: 159.80 ± 20,22mmHg average systolic blood pressure and 82.97 ± 5,82mmHg average diastolic blood pressure. After treatment: average systolic blood pressure 125.38 ± 6,88mmHg and average diastolic blood pressure 79.83 ± 1,79mmHg. No adverse change in the index of tests about lipidemia, liver, kidney, glucomia and no recorded cases of drug side effects. Management of patients: -There were 89% non-medical examinational patients 1 month, 5.25% non-medical examinational patients 2 months, 4.25% non-medical examinational patients 3 months and 1.5% non-medical examinational patients 4 months. There were 93.5% drop pill 1 month, 3.25% drop pill 2 months, 4.25% drop pill 3 months and no patient drop pill over 3 months. In 24 months follow-up, 47% hospitalized inpatients <5 times, 44.5% hospitalized inpatients 5-10 times, 3% hospitalized inpatients 11-15 times, 4.75% hospitalized inpatients from 16-20 times and 0.75% hospitalized inpatients > 20 times. -There were 32.75% hospitalized inpatients for reasons of hypertension and 63.75% hospitalized inpatients for other common diseases. -There were a total of 11592 contacts directly by phone for medical advice, medical reminders and examinational reminders during 24 months of management. -There were 0.5% of patients stroked during 24 months of treatment and management. Conclusion: Treatment by protocol and management by phone directly for medical taking and re-examinational reminders is the best resulted method of achieving blood pressure target and reducing complications of stroke for hypertensive patients. Key word: : blood pressure target; risk stratification; treatment; management; stage; phone.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 376-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Xu ◽  
Jiangming Huang ◽  
Zhe Zhang ◽  
Jian Qiu ◽  
Yan Guo ◽  
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish whether Triglycerides (TGs) are related to Blood Pressure (BP) variability and whether controlling TG levels leads to better BP variability management and prevents Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Methods: In this study, we enrolled 106 hypertensive patients and 80 non-hypertensive patients. Pearson correlation and partial correlation analyses were used to define the relationships between TG levels and BP variability in all subjects. Patients with hypertension were divided into two subgroups according to TG level: Group A (TG<1.7 mmol/L) and Group B (TG>=1.7 mmol/L). The heterogeneity between the two subgroups was compared using t tests and covariance analysis. Results: TG levels and BP variability were significantly different between the hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients. Two-tailed Pearson correlation tests showed that TG levels are positively associated with many BP variability measures in all subjects. After reducing other confounding factors, the partial correlation analysis revealed that TG levels are still related to the Standard Deviation (SD), Coefficient of Variation (CV) of nighttime systolic blood pressure and CV of nighttime diastolic blood pressure, respectively (each p<0.05). In the subgroups, group A had a lower SD of nighttime Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP_night_SD; 11.39±3.80 and 13.39±4.16, p=0.011), CV of nighttime systolic blood pressure (SBP_night_CV; 0.09±0.03 and 0.11±0.03, p=0.014) and average real variability of nighttime systolic blood pressure (SBP_night_ARV; 10.99±3.98 and 12.6±3.95, p=0.024) compared with group B, even after adjusting for age and other lipid indicators. Conclusion: TG levels are significantly associated with BP variability and hypertriglyceridemia, which affects blood pressure variability before causing target organ damage.


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