Adherence to the European Society of Cardiology hypertension guidelines over 12 years of follow-up in the Irish population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, dementia and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Older adults bear the brunt of these conditions, and managing hypertension can be especially challenging in this cohort. In this study, we apply the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) hypertension guidelines to adults ≥50 years participating in a nationally-representative longitudinal study on ageing, providing crucial context for guideline implementation among older adults.

Methods

Data from waves 1 (2009-2010), 3 (2014-2015) and 6 (2021-2023) of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing were analysed. Hypertension (blood pressure (BP) ≥140/90 mm Hg) prevalence, awareness, treatment, control (on-treatment BP <130/80 mm Hg) and adherence to ESC recommend

SUBMITTER: McGarvey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature