Antihypertensive Therapy in South Asians
Author Information
Author(s): Almas Aysha, Rehman Iqbal Salik, Ehtamam Anabia, Khan Aamir Hameed
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University
Hypothesis
What is the frequency of patients on monotherapy and combination antihypertensive therapy in South Asians?
Conclusion
Most patients at the tertiary care center were on combination therapy, with calcium channel blockers being the most common monotherapy and beta blockers the most common in combination therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- 85% of patients had controlled hypertension.
- 41.2% were on monotherapy, 32.2% on two drug therapy, and 26.5% on three or more drug therapy.
- Calcium channel blockers were the most common monotherapy.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people in Pakistan with high blood pressure are taking one or more types of medicine to help lower it. Most people are taking more than one type of medicine.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study conducted on 1191 adults with hypertension at a tertiary care hospital over a 1.5 year period.
Potential Biases
Potential recall bias from medical records and limited external validity.
Limitations
The sample may not represent the entire population of Pakistan, and there may be recall bias and misclassification of blood pressure control.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 62.5 years, with 45.3% males and 46.3% having diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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