Which hypertension guideline and threshold values? New thresholds in hypertension

South African hypertension guideline 2011.

OUTCOMES Extensive data from randomised controlled trials have shown the benefit of treating hypertension. The target blood pressure (BP) for antihypertensive management is systolic <140 mmHg and diastolic <90 mmHg with minimal or no drug side-effects; however, stricter BP control is required for patients with end-organ damage, co-existing risk factors and co-morbidity, e.g. diabetes mellitus. ...

South African Hypertension Guideline 2011

This is the 5th hypertension guideline published by the Southern African Hypertension Society (SAHS). It is an important step towards implementing a national standard to improve the quality of care for persons living with hypertension. The realistic objectives described can be applied widely and aim to diminish the impact of hypertension and related cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in South Af...

South African hypertension guideline 2006.

Hypertension guidelines: thresholds, targets, and teratogenicity.

compare the effect of motivational interviewing and Teach back on hypertension in people with hypertension

Aim: Basic hypertension is one of the most common non communicable and chronic diseases and the most important public health problem in different countries of the world. Therefore, you need to find appropriate interventions to lower your blood pressure. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of motivational interviewing and Teach back on hypertension in people with hypertension. Mater...