Treatment patterns and control of hypertension in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Hypertension (HTN) is common in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), representing a key risk factor for cardiovascular and renal disease. We described HTN treatment patterns in SLE, evaluated uncontrolled HTN according to Canadian and American guidelines and identified factors associated with uncontrolled HTN.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study, identifying all McGill Lupus Clinic registry patients with an annual visit between January 2017 and May 2019 who were taking HTN medications. We excluded those taking medications only for another indication (eg, Raynaud's). We determined the frequency of uncontrolled HTN according to Canadian and American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines. Multivariate logistic regression (adjusted for age

SUBMITTER: Liu JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8562504 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature