Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a Regional Referral Hospital in Central Kenya

Level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in a Regional Referral Hospital in Central Kenya

INTRODUCTION: Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Data on adequacy of blood pressure control in Kenya is scarce. This study aimed at assessing the level of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients on follow-up in...

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Main Authors: Ernest Muthami Mutua, Moses Mwangi Gitonga, Beth Mbuthia, Nelly Muiruri, Joyce Jebet Cheptum, Thomas Maing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2014-08-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
hypertension
blood pressure
diabetes
antihypertensive
kenya
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/18/278/pdf/278.pdf

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