A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Pedro Henrique Andrade Araújo Salvatore Barletta
, Júlia Lasserre Moreira
, Vitor Fernandes de Almeida
, Mateus Andrade Bomfim Machado
, Breno Lima de Almeida
, [...]
Pedro Henrique Andrade Araújo Salvatore Barletta
, Júlia Lasserre Moreira
, Vitor Fernandes de Almeida
, Mateus Andrade Bomfim Machado
, Breno Lima de Almeida
, [...]
Abstract Background Resistant hypertension (RH) is manifested by the presence of blood pressure values resistant to antihypertensive therapy. RH is highly prevalent among black individuals, increasing cardiovascular risk in this population and requiring effective control of this comorbidity. Objectives To investigate the medication profile and therapeutic adherence in black people with apparent RH. Methods This is a cross-sectional study, with a convenience sample of individuals with apparent RH. Data were obtained from medical records. Therapeutic adherence was assessed using the […]
Keywords: Hypertension; African Continental Ancestry Group; Medication Adherence; Antihipertensive Agents; Blood Pressure; Drug Resistance