Unmet Needs in HTN: Patient Adherence, Comorbid Conditions, and Prevalence

Author(s):

Manesh R. Patel, MD,Payal Kohli, MD, FACC

Key Takeaways

Patient adherence to antihypertensive regimens is crucial for effective blood pressure control, with non-adherence leading to suboptimal outcomes and increased health risks.
Comorbid conditions like CKD complicate hypertension management, requiring tailored therapeutic approaches and careful monitoring to achieve optimal blood pressure control.
Personalized treatment plans and enhanced patient education are essential to improve adherence and address the challenges of managing uncontrolled hypertension.

Panelists discuss how poor medication adherence and comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) contribute to uncontrolled hypertension despite the availability of numerous treatment options, highlighting key challenges in achieving effective blood pressure management.

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Video content above is prompted by the following:

Despite numerous available antihypertensive agents, hypertension in a significant portion of patients remains uncontrolled, indicating a persistent unmet need in managing it effectively.
- What is the impact of patient adherence to an antihypertensive regimen for blood pressure control?
- How do comorbid conditions, such as CKD, complicate blood pressure management?