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Tackling the Disproportionate Burden of Resistant Hypertension in US Black Adults.
- Source :
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Current cardiology reports [Curr Cardiol Rep] 2024 Sep 05. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 05. - Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Ahead of Print
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Abstract
- Purpose of Review: Elevated blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the US. Older individuals, Black adults, and those with comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease, have higher levels of uncontrolled and resistant hypertension. This review focuses on resistant hypertension, specifically in the US Black population, including potential benefits and limitations of current and investigational agents to address the disparate toll.<br />Recent Findings: There is a necessity to implement public health measures, including early screening, detection, and evidence-based hypertension treatment with lifestyle, approved and investigational agents. The evidence highlights the importance of implementing feasible and cost-effective public health measures to advocate for early screening, detection, and appropriate treatment of hypertension. A team-based approach involving physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, social workers, and clinic staff to implement proven approaches and the delivery of care within trusted community settings may mitigate existing disparities.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1534-3170
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current cardiology reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39235728
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02115-5