Open AccessIsolated systolic hypertension in Asia
Author(s) -
Tsai TsungYing,
Cheng HaoMin,
Chuang ShaoYuan,
Chia YookChin,
Soenarta Arieska Ann,
Minh Huynh Van,
Siddique Saulat,
Turana Yuda,
Tay Jam Chin,
Kario Kazuomi,
Chen ChenHuan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the journal of clinical hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.909
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1751-7176
pISSN - 1524-6175
DOI - 10.1111/jch.14111
Subject(s) - medicine , isolated systolic hypertension , cardiology , medline , blood pressure , law , political science
Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) is the most common type of essential hypertension in the elderly and young adults. With rapid industrialization and population aging, the prevalence of ISH in Asia will rise substantially. Asian populations have distinct epidemiological features, risk factors and are especially vulnerable to ISH. There is a pressing need for Asian countries to formulate their unique strategies for control of ISH. In this review, we focus on the (1) epidemiology and pathophysiology, (2) risk factors and impact on outcomes, and (3) treatment goal and strategy for ISH in Asia.