Prescribing Patterns of Antihypertensive Agents and Blood Pressure Control Among Patients With Incident Stage 2 Hypertension.

ABSTRACT: Background: Initiation of appropriate antihypertensive therapy is crucial, particularly among patients with stage 2 hypertension, whom initiation of dual antihypertensive agents is suggested. Little is known regarding real-world prescribing of antihypertensive agents for patients with incident stage 2 hypertension. Objective: The primary objective was to describe prescribing patterns of antihypertensive therapy among patients with incident stage 2 hypertension. The secondary objectives included determining association of blood pressure (BP) control with initial multiple antihypertensive agents. Methods: Retrospective cohort analysis was conducted using electronic medical records from 6 primary care clinics between January 2014 and June 2019. Included patients were ≥18

SUBMITTER: Helms MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9116125 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature