ArticleIrish journal of medical science2009
Hypertension in Ireland: public awareness and doctors choice of therapy.
Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Abstract
backgroundHypertension is the commonest medical condition in Ireland.
aims(1) To examine the level of awareness of blood pressure (BP) in the population and (2) to ascertain the opinion of general practitioners (GPs) in diagnosis and management of hypertension.
methodsBP measurements and assessment of BP awareness were performed in a sub-sample of the general population (n = 1,071). The opinion of GPs (n = 1,037) on hypertension was determined in a postal survey.
resultsAmongst the population sampled (45 ± 13 years, mean age ± SD), almost half had elevated BP (>140/90 mmHg) but only half of those were already on antihypertensives. 40% had no knowledge of their BP and 54% were not aware of what constituted normal BP. While some 80% of GPs said they followed British guidelines, their practice was more in keeping with the European guidelines. Approximately, 90% of GPs required ambulatory BP recording to confirm diagnosis of hypertension. First choice antihypertensive agents were ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists in younger patients and diuretics and ACE inhibitors in older patients.
conclusionThese results suggest that there is a need for further public education on BP and nationally agreed hypertension guidelines.
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