Blood pressure control in treated hypertensive patients: clinical experience

Too many treated hypertensive patients remain uncontrolled all over the world. Patients' compliance but also the management of adequate treatment by the physician are essential to improve blood pressure control. Aim: The present study assesses the prevalence of control of SBP and DBP among patients referred to an hypertension clinic by general practitioners and specialists to measure treatment efficacy. Characteristics of uncontrolled patients' treatment are analysed. Were recorded: Office Blood Pressure (OBP), 24hours ABPM, history of cardiovascular risk factors and detailed current antihypertensive treatment