Characterizing Hypertension Specialist Care in Canada: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hypertension specialist often receives referrals of patients with young-onset, severe, difficult-to-control hypertension, patients with hypertensive emergencies, and patients with secondary causes of hypertension. Specialist hypertension care compliments primary care for these complex patients and contributes to an overall hypertension control strategy. The objective of this study was to characterize hypertension centres and the practice patterns of Canadian hypertension specialists.

Methods

Adult hypertension specialists across Canada were surveyed to describe hypertension centres and specialist practice in Canada, including the following: the patient population managed by hypertension specialists; details on how care is provided; practice pattern variations;

SUBMITTER: Lui S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10774075 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature