INTRODUCTION The general practice nurse (GPN) plays a major role in contributing to
these strategies and thus must acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills to …

Hypertension is a prevalent chronic illness that is implicated in many cardiovascular
diseases. Practice nurses and the district nursing team have a major role to play in its …

Hypertension is a major risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) and
remains part of the longer-term management of those with established pathology. However …

Hypertension is currently the most frequently seen condition in Australian general practice
(Britt et al. 2015). Of the 4.6 million Australians living with hypertension, many struggle to …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, with hypertension (HTN) the
primary causal factor. The nursing professions' role as a critical agent in facilitating the …

Background Hypertension is the most frequently seen condition in Australian general
practice. Despite the availability of effective therapies, many hypertensive individuals …

Background Hypertension is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading
cause of death globally. When hypertension is present with tobacco smoking, poor nutrition …

Managing hypertension, especially when accompanied by chronic kidney disease, is
challenging. These different but related conditions are complicated by differing guidelines …

Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that nearly one billion
people in the world are suffering from hypertension. Forecasts suggest that, with the aging of …

Cardiovascular disease causes significant morbidity and mortality across the UK. Beverley
Bostock looks at the role practice nurses can play in the primary prevention of this condition …