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
Hypertension is a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors, defined by blood pressure levels in which the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. The global prevalence of hypertension is approximately 1.3 billion adults. The blood pressure control rates in developing countries in 2019 were 23% in women and 18% in men. Treatments range from lifestyle modification, medication treatment, and use of medical devices. The prevalence of resistant arterial hypertension is estimated between 12% to 15% among patients with hypertension. […]
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