Digital interventions to promote self-management in adults with hypertension systematic review and meta-analysis
Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure of the arteries is elevated and is normally defined as being when systolic blood pressure is above 140mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure is above 90 mmHg. Hypertension has the highest attributable risk for death from cardiovas...
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| Format: | Journal article |
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Wolters Kluwer Health
2016
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| Summary: | Hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure of the arteries is elevated and is normally defined as being when systolic blood pressure is above 140mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure is above 90 mmHg. Hypertension has the highest attributable risk for death from cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of premature morality worldwide. Clinically significant effects and improvements in mortality can be achieved with relatively small reductions in blood pressure levels. However, the rate of control and treatment of hypertension is poor with a large gap found between the detection and control of hypertension. In addition, hypertension is an asymptomatic condition and medications may cause unpleasant side effects exacerbating adherence problems. Consequently, alternative strategies to promote blood pressure control are needed. |
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