Implementation of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care: a narrative review of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, barriers, and facilitators

Implementation of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hypertension in primary care: a narrative review of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, barriers, and facilitators

Abstract Background The current guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of hypertension recommend six types of non-pharmacological interventions: alcohol reduction, salt intake reduction, increased potassium intake, physical activity, weight loss, and heart-healthy diets...

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Main Authors: Raja Ram Dhungana, Zeljko Pedisic, Maximilian de Courten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Hypertension
Primary care
Alcohol reduction
Sodium reduction
Potassium supplementation
Physical activity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01884-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01884-8

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