Vol 9, No 6 (2005)
Editorial
Published online: 2005-12-13
Valsartan - its antihypertensive efficacy, tolerance and impact on the quality of life
Marek Klocek, Kalina Kawecka-Jaszcz
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2005;9(6):415-424.
Vol 9, No 6 (2005)
Artykuły redakcyjne
Published online: 2005-12-13
Abstract
One of the main conditions essential for an effective treatment
of hypertension is obtaining an equilibrium between
blood pressure control, cardiovascular risk reduction, tolerance
of treatment and its impact on the patient’s quality of
life. It was shown that in hypertensive subjects the quality of
life is lower than in healthy subjects and it is particularly low
in hypertensive women as compared with men. Pharmacotherapy
of hypertension should contribute to a lasting improvement
in the patient’s quality of life, which in consequence
leads to an improved compliance with treatment. Angiotensin
II receptor antagonists are among well tolerated
antihypertensive drug classes. One of these drugs, valsartan, is
a safe and effective agent, both when used in monotherapy or
in combined therapy. Valsartan allows twenty-four hour blood
pressure control, without important adverse events. It also
contributes to a better functioning of hypertensive patients’ in
important aspects of their lives, which translates itself into an
improved quality of life, both in men and in women.
Abstract
One of the main conditions essential for an effective treatment
of hypertension is obtaining an equilibrium between
blood pressure control, cardiovascular risk reduction, tolerance
of treatment and its impact on the patient’s quality of
life. It was shown that in hypertensive subjects the quality of
life is lower than in healthy subjects and it is particularly low
in hypertensive women as compared with men. Pharmacotherapy
of hypertension should contribute to a lasting improvement
in the patient’s quality of life, which in consequence
leads to an improved compliance with treatment. Angiotensin
II receptor antagonists are among well tolerated
antihypertensive drug classes. One of these drugs, valsartan, is
a safe and effective agent, both when used in monotherapy or
in combined therapy. Valsartan allows twenty-four hour blood
pressure control, without important adverse events. It also
contributes to a better functioning of hypertensive patients’ in
important aspects of their lives, which translates itself into an
improved quality of life, both in men and in women.
Keywords
hypertension; valsartan; tolerance; quality of life
Title
Valsartan - its antihypertensive efficacy, tolerance and impact on the quality of life
Journal
Arterial Hypertension
Issue
Vol 9, No 6 (2005)
Article type
Editorial
Pages
415-424
Published online
2005-12-13
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Bibliographic record
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2005;9(6):415-424.
Keywords
hypertension
valsartan
tolerance
quality of life
Authors
Marek Klocek
Kalina Kawecka-Jaszcz