Hypertension: the need for control and prevention

Hypertension

Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide. Inadequate measurement or inaccurate blood pressure devices can lead to¹:

• over- and underdiagnoses

• unnecessary treatment

• risks of preventable cardiovascular diseases

Since most patients do not have any symptoms, the most reliable method to determine hypertension is by (preventively) monitoring it.

ESH classification of hypertension

The measurement of blood pressure is used as basis for diagnosing and managing hypertension.

Blood pressure is a variable parameter, and the numbers used as threshold for diagnosis are arbitrary. An update of the guidelines and classification of hypertension was announced by the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) during the 2023 annual meeting in Milan, Italy. Read the guidelines.

2021 the ESH practice guidelines for office and out-of-office blood pressure measurement.

2024 the ESH practice guidelines for clinical guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension

Consequences: the facts

• 77% of people who have a first stroke have hypertension³

• Approximately 1 out of every 3 to 4 adults develop heart failure when systolic blood pressure is >160 mmHg⁴

• 69% of people who have a first heart attack have hypertension³

• Hypertension is the second-leading cause of kidney failure³

Almost 1 out of 2 people with high blood pressure do not have their condition under control⁵

Home blood pressure monitoring

Patients with hypertension that monitor blood pressure at home and share results with their doctor achieve significantly better control of their blood pressure.
It furthermore:
• decreases in-person visits
• brings a sense of ownership to patients
• gives better clinical outcomes

Differences among men and women

The prevalence of hypertension between men and women varies during the life course. At the age of late twenties, around 27% of men and 12% of women are hypertensive. A turning point comes later in life with more women being hypertensive due to menopause and hormonal changes.⁶

Furthermore, there is a difference in % rise in CVD per 10mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure with 15% in males and 25% in females.⁷

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Accurate measurements

A correct cuff size is essential for accurate measurements.  

OMRON Intelli Wrap Cuff measures accurately in any position of your upper arm. Suitable for use on arms with a circumference of 22-42 cm⁸

Clinical validation certifies the accuracy of blood pressure measurements by thorough testing. At OMRON we ensure all blood pressure monitors are clinically validated for accuracy

OVERVIEW OF VALIDATED OMRON DEVICES