Implementation of guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. The impulsion study.

ABSTRACT: This study assessed the effects of a pilot best practice implementation enhancement program on the control of hypertension. We enrolled 697 consecutive known hypertensive patients with other vascular risk factors but free from overt vascular disease. There was no "control" group because it was considered unethical to deprive high-risk patients from "best medical treatment". Following a baseline visit, previously trained physicians aimed to improve adherence to lifestyle measures and drug treatment for hypertension and other vascular risk factors. Both at baseline and at study completion (after 6 months), a 1-page form was completed showing if patients achieved treatment targets. If not, the reasons why were recorded. This program enhanced compliance with lifestyle measures and increased th

SUBMITTER: Karagiannis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2701277 | biostudies-literature | 2009 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature