Although wide ranges of anti-hypertensives are available still hypertension (HTN) and its complications are major cause for adult morbidity and mortality and knowledge of existing prescribing patterns in the treatment of hypertension can help in improving clinical practice in this field. A prospective observational study was aimed to assess the HTN and its treatment. Out of 232 patients, 44.83% were males and 55.17% females. 16.37% young adults (30-45years) developed HTN, 60% patients were found to have risk factors (family history and social habits). We observed, 184 were hospitalized with HTN, 21% developed concomitant diseases (chest pain, SOB, Blurred vision), 31% were found to have other comorbidities. 40 patients were found to have isolated systolic HTN, 3 were shown abnormal elevation in B.P (≥210/100 mm of Hg). 46 patients were found with severe level of elevation in both systolic and diastolic pressure (>160/115). 24 and 3 patients were shown moderate level of elevation in systolic (140-160) and diastolic (90-115) BP respectively. 108 patients received 2-drug therapy, mostly (70%) β blocker + CCB’s, 105 patients received monotherapy, mostly (55%) β blockers. we concluded that there is immediate need to improvise the awareness programs regarding disease, periodic BP monitoring and its prevention at early stage, as the prevalence of HTN in young adults is seen, there is a need to improve the usage of diuretics.
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