Medición, control y conocimiento de la presión arterial: Iniciativa Mayo mes de la medición Colombia 2017
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2019
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Otero, J.
Camacho, P.A.
Gómez-Peña, L.M.
Rueda-Quijano, S.M.
Gómez-Cuellar, J.F.
Rey, J.J.
Sánchez, G.
Narváez, C.
Accini, J.L.
Aroca, G.
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Elsevier
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Objetivo
Describir los hallazgos de la implementación de la iniciativa Mayo Mes de la Medición 2017 aplicada a población colombiana adulta con el objetivo de crear conciencia sobre la importancia de la medición, conocimiento y control de la presión arterial.
Materiales y métodos
Mayo Mes de la Medición es una encuesta transversal que sigue las directrices de la Sociedad Internacional de Hipertensión y la Liga Mundial de Hipertensión, que recoge información de factores de riesgo cardiovascular y mediciones de presión arterial. En Colombia su implementación fue liderada por la Fundación Oftalmológica de Santander (FOSCAL) y la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Hipertensión (LASH) con el apoyo de la Red Colombiana para la Prevención de las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares y Diabetes (RECARDI).
Resultados
Se recolectaron datos en 11 departamentos de 21.797 personas, siendo el 58,7% mujeres, la edad promedio fue de 40,5 ± 17,7 años. La prevalencia global de hipertensión arterial (HTA) fue del 20,8% (autorreporte de tratamiento antihipertensivo o toma de presión arterial sistólica [≥ 140 mmHg]). El 46,5% del total de hipertensos tuvieron cifras de presión arterial sistólica que les clasifica como no controlados (presión arterial sistólica < 140 mmHg) y el 26,4% no conocían su condición de hipertensos, los cuales en el presente reporte son considerados como los casos nuevos de HTA.
Conclusión
La prevalencia de presión arterial es alta en esta población adulta joven, en la cual el desconocimiento de la condición de HTA es también alta, y en aquellos que conocen su condición existe un porcentaje bajo de control de la HTA, resultados que demuestran la necesidad de implementar programas eficaces de detección de pacientes hipertensos y de establecer tratamientos estandarizados para mejorar el control de la HTA como una estrategia para la reducción de eventos cardiovasculares.
Aim To describe the findings of implementing May Measurement Month 2017 in the adult Colombian population to raise awareness of the importance of blood pressure measuring, monitoring, and awareness. Materials and methods May Measurement Month is a cross-sectional survey that follows the directives of the International Society of Hypertension and the World Hypertension League, which gathers information on cardiovascular risk factors and blood pressure readings. Its implementation in Colombia was lead by the Santander Ophthalmological Foundation (FOSCAL) and the Latin American Society of Hypertension (LASH) with the support of the Colombian Network for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes (RECARDI). Results Data was collected from 11 departments on 21,797 people, 58.7% of whom were female, with an average age of 40.5 ± 17.7 years. The overall prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) was 20.8% (self-reported antihypertensive treatment or systolic blood pressure reading [systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg]). Of the total number of hypertensives, 46.5% had systolic blood pressure readings classified as uncontrolled (systolic blood pressure < 140 mmHg), and 26.4% were unaware that they were hypertensive who, in this report, we consider to be new cases of HBP. Conclusion The prevalence of (elevated) blood pressure is high in this young adult population, whose lack of awareness of HBP is also high, and HBP in those aware of their condition is poorly controlled. These results highlight the need to implement effective detection programmes for hypertensive patients and to establish standardised treatments to improve HBP control as a strategy to reduce cardiovascular events.
Aim To describe the findings of implementing May Measurement Month 2017 in the adult Colombian population to raise awareness of the importance of blood pressure measuring, monitoring, and awareness. Materials and methods May Measurement Month is a cross-sectional survey that follows the directives of the International Society of Hypertension and the World Hypertension League, which gathers information on cardiovascular risk factors and blood pressure readings. Its implementation in Colombia was lead by the Santander Ophthalmological Foundation (FOSCAL) and the Latin American Society of Hypertension (LASH) with the support of the Colombian Network for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes (RECARDI). Results Data was collected from 11 departments on 21,797 people, 58.7% of whom were female, with an average age of 40.5 ± 17.7 years. The overall prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) was 20.8% (self-reported antihypertensive treatment or systolic blood pressure reading [systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg]). Of the total number of hypertensives, 46.5% had systolic blood pressure readings classified as uncontrolled (systolic blood pressure < 140 mmHg), and 26.4% were unaware that they were hypertensive who, in this report, we consider to be new cases of HBP. Conclusion The prevalence of (elevated) blood pressure is high in this young adult population, whose lack of awareness of HBP is also high, and HBP in those aware of their condition is poorly controlled. These results highlight the need to implement effective detection programmes for hypertensive patients and to establish standardised treatments to improve HBP control as a strategy to reduce cardiovascular events.
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Hipertensión, Presión arterial, Factores de riesgo, Hypertension, Blood pressure, Risk factors, Awareness, Health promotion
