Open AccessBlood Pressure Control with Reference to Intensive Blood Pressure Targets Among Hypertension Patients on Chronic Follow-Up at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Kassahun Bogale,
Assasu Aderaw
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
integrated blood pressure control
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 20
ISSN - 1178-7104
DOI - 10.2147/ibpc.s268186
Subject(s) - medicine , blood pressure , hydrochlorothiazide , referral , dyslipidemia , stroke (engine) , kidney disease , risk factor , intensive care medicine , obesity , mechanical engineering , family medicine , engineering
Hypertension is a risk factor for heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases. It is also the major cause of premature death. Thus, it is important to prevent, treat, and control hypertension and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.