Antihypertensive therapy and compliance

Andrzej Tykarski; Urszula Brzezinska

Vol 9, No 3 (2005)

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Published online: 2005-05-11

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Antihypertensive therapy and compliance

Andrzej Tykarski, Urszula Brzezinska

Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2005;9(3):217-227.

Vol 9, No 3 (2005)

Kontrowersje w nadciśnieniu tętniczym

Published online: 2005-05-11

Abstract

Arterial hypertension remains a major cardiovascular risk factor in industrialized countries. Despite the fact that there are constantly improving treatments available, only one third of patients have their blood pressure normalized by treatment. The reason for the unsatisfactory blood pressure control is poor therapeutic compliance with antihypertensive treatment. The definition and methods of evaluation of compliance are presented in this article. Factors influencing compliance are discussed as well as strategies for compliance improvement for the clinicians.