Analysis of care in patients at risk for arterial hypertension in pharmacy IV.

Analysis of care in patients at risk for arterial hypertension in pharmacy IV. Author: Lada Kotlanová Tutor: PharmDr. Josef Malý, Ph.D. Department of Social and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové, Charles University in Prague Introduction and aim: Arterial hypertension (AH) belongs due to its pressure and atherosclerotic complications among very serious global health problems. The main goal of the therapy of AH is to prevent these complications, comprising early diagnosis and proper treatment plan. The aim of the study was to realize counselling in a pharmacy focused on clients with the risk of AH or already diagnosed AH. Metodology: Data were collected in a community pharmacy in Kralovice from September 2014 to January 2015. Prior to blood pressure measurement, the controlled interview was conducted with each client using special form which enabled to obtain important data from clients' history. Following data were obtained: socio-demographic characteristics of each client; their relationship to blood pressure measurement; risk factors of AH or atherosclerosis, respectively; disease history and use of drugs including food supplements. Results of blood pressure measurement, proposed intervention, or drug related problems were also subsequently recorded into the form thus..