Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, Nigeria.
Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Jun 14;103(24):e38560. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038560.
Hypertension, a prevalent chronic condition characterized by elevated blood pressure, is a significant global health burden, contributing to approximately 7.5 million premature deaths annually. While existing literature predominantly focuses on conventional treatment modalities, this paper offers unique insights into dependable approaches to hypertension management. Drawing upon epidemiological data, it highlights the increasing prevalence of hypertension across diverse populations, emphasizing demographic disparities and regional variations. This article underscores the need for tailored interventions considering individual risk profiles and socioeconomic determinants. Beyond conventional lifestyle modifications and pharmacological therapies, it explores emerging trends such as mindfulness-based interventions and integrative medicine in hypertension management. Additionally, it discusses the role of digital health technologies and telemedicine in enhancing patient engagement and remote monitoring, optimizing treatment outcomes. Furthermore, the paper addresses the evolving landscape of personalized medicine and genomic advancements in predicting individual responses to antihypertensive therapies, advocating for precision medicine approaches. This paper advocates for a holistic and patient-centered approach to hypertension management by offering a comprehensive overview of established and emerging strategies. It underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous education, and innovative research endeavors to address the multifaceted challenges posed by hypertension and improve global cardiovascular health outcomes.
高血压是一种常见的慢性疾病,其特征是血压升高,是一个重大的全球健康负担,每年导致约 750 万人过早死亡。尽管现有文献主要集中在传统的治疗方法上,但本文提供了对高血压管理的可靠方法的独特见解。本文利用流行病学数据,强调了高血压在不同人群中的发病率不断上升,强调了人口统计学差异和地区差异。本文强调需要根据个体风险概况和社会经济决定因素制定有针对性的干预措施。除了传统的生活方式改变和药物治疗外,本文还探讨了高血压管理中基于正念的干预措施和综合医学等新兴趋势。此外,本文还讨论了数字健康技术和远程医疗在增强患者参与度和远程监测、优化治疗效果方面的作用。此外,本文还探讨了个性化医学和基因组学在预测个体对降压治疗反应方面的进展,倡导采用精准医学方法。本文通过全面概述既定和新兴策略,倡导一种整体和以患者为中心的高血压管理方法。它强调了跨学科合作、持续教育和创新研究努力的重要性,以应对高血压带来的多方面挑战,改善全球心血管健康结果。