Question a What is hypertension?
11 Question: ◼ What is hypertension?
Definition of Hypertension Hypertension is a clinical syndrome, defined as systolic blood pressure 2 140 mmhg and/or diastolic blood pressure 2 90 mmh Hypertension should be considered a major risk factor for an array of cardiovascular and related disease as well as diseases leading to a marked increase in cardiovascular risk
12 Definition of Hypertension ◼ Hypertension is a clinical syndrome, defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. ◼ Hypertension should be considered a major risk factor for an array of cardiovascular and related disease as well as diseases leading to a marked increase in cardiovascular risk
THE JNC T REPORT Table 2. Trends in Awareness, Treatment, and Control of High Blood Pressure in Adults With Hypertension aged 18 to 74 Years' National Health and Nutrition EXamination Surveys, Weighted Il(Phase 1 i( Phase 2 l(976-1980)1981991 199199 1999-2000 Awareness 51 73 68 70 Treatment 54 59 Control 10 29 27 34
Trends in Awareness, Treatment, and control of Hypertension in China Awareness %)Treatment(%Control(%) 1991 26.6 12.2 2.9 2002 30.2 24.7 6.1 中国心血管健康多中心合作研究
Trends in Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in China Awareness(%) Treatment(%) Control(%) 1991 26.6 12.2 2.9 2002 30.2 24.7 6.1 中国心血管健康多中心合作研究
Question What is etiology of hypertension? 15
15 Question: ◼ What is etiology of hypertension?