Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Glantschnig, T; Koppelstatter, C; Zweiker, D; Kolesnik, E; Niederl, E; Kraler, E; Stoff, I; Zweiker, R; Weber, T; Horn, S; Weiss, T; Wang, W; Beaney, T; Poulter, NR; Perl, S.
May Measurement Month 2018-2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Austria( )
EUR HEART J SUPPL. 2022; 24(SUPP F): F6-F8.
Doi: 10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suac038
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Glantschnig Theresa
- Perl Sabine
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Kolesnik Ewald
- Niederl Ella
- Zweiker David
- Zweiker Robert
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- Arterial hypertension is a global burden leading to over 10.8 million deaths per year worldwide. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global project initiated by the International Society of Hypertension to raise the awareness of high blood pressure (BP) in the population. Following the MMM protocol 2508 participants >= 18 years had their BP measured in Austria in MMM18 and MMM19. Of those screened, 54.6% were found to be hypertensive, defined as a BP >= 140/90 mmHg and/or being on treatment for hypertension. Among those individuals with hypertension, 56.1% were on medication but only 42.0% of those treated had controlled BP (<140/90 mmHg). Lower BPs were found in those with previous myocardial infarction (MI), probably explained by a medical monitoring system of patients with MI in Austria. Those with hypertension were referred for further medical investigations and were provided lifestyle advice. Among a high number of individuals receiving antihypertensive treatment, BP is still not controlled. Further screening and monitoring of therapeutic effects is urgently required.
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