ArticleIndian heart journal
Cardinal aspects of treatment to control hypertension in India-2022 (CATCH 22): A survey on arterial hypertension management in young Indian adults: A report from cardiology society of India.
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backgroundIndia has a high burden of premature cardiovascular disease, with early-onset hypertension being a key driver. However, real-world data on hypertension management in young Indian adults remain limited.
objectivesTo evaluate physician practices in diagnosing and treating hypertension among Indian adults aged 18-45 years, with a focus on guideline concordance, lifestyle interventions, and comorbidity-specific treatment choices.
methodsA nationwide, web-based survey of 3,289 physicians was conducted from December 2022 to August 2023 using a 22-point questionnaire. An additional module collected anonymized data on 8,195 hypertensive patients. Analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regression to assess factors associated with BP control (<130/80 mmHg).
resultsMost physicians (66 %) managed over five young hypertensive patients monthly. While lifestyle advice was commonly given (>80 %), no structured programs or adherence tracking were used. Monotherapy was initiated in 49 % of cases, with β-blockers prescribed in 32 %, despite guidelines favoring dual therapy with ARBs, ACE inhibitors, or CCBs. Only 27 % of physicians reported BP control in >50 % of their patients. Among patients, 65 % achieved target BP; 34.6 % had target organ damage. Positive predictors of BP control included male gender, private-sector care, and fruit/vegetable intake, while longer disease duration and target organ damage were associated with poorer control.
conclusionsHypertension management in young Indian adults shows substantial deviations from global guidelines. Overuse of monotherapy, β-blockers, and lack of structured lifestyle support underscore the need for practice transformation to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes.
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