Morbidity and mortality risk among patients with screening-detected severe hypertension in the Malmo Preventive Project

Westerdahl C., Zoller B., Arslan E., Erdine S., Nilsson P. M.

JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION, vol.32, no.12, pp.2378-2384, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000000343
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2378-2384
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Screening of hypertension has been advocated for early detection and treatment. Severe hypertension (grade 3 hypertension) is a strong predictor for cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate not only the risk factors for developing severe hypertension, but also the prospective morbidity and mortality risk associated with severe hypertension in a population-based screening and intervention programme.