Optimal blood pressure control after coronary events: the challenge remains

We identified sociodemographic, medical and psychosocial factors associated with unfavorable BP control in 1012 patients, hospitalized with myocardial infarction and/or a coronary revascularization procedure. This cross-sectional study collected data from hospital records, a comprehensive self-report questionnaire, clinical examination, and blood samples after 2-36 (mean 17) months follow-up. Forty-six percent had unfavorable BP control ( ≥140/90 [80 in diabetics] mmHg) at follow-up. Low socioeconomic status and psychosocial factors did not predict unfavorable BP control.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension - October 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elise Sverre, Kari Peersen, Jan Erik Otterstad, Lars Gullestad, Joep Perk, Erik Gjertsen, Torbj ørn Moum, Einar Husebye, Toril Dammen, John Munkhaugen Tags: Research Article Source Type: research