Background—Hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa is a widespread problem of immense
economic importance because of its high prevalence in urban areas, its frequent …

Background Hypertension is dramatically increasing in Africa with evidence of increased
severity and resistance to treatment. Although angiotensin converting enzyme gene …

Background The prevalence of hypertension among black African patients is high, and these
patients usually need two or more medications for blood-pressure control. However, the …

Research Page 1 Page number not for citation purposes 1 The managed hypertensive: the costs
of blood pressure control in a Nigerian town Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi1,&, Olusimbo Kehinde …

Objective: This study examined the pattern of physicians\'prescription of antihypertensive
drugs and its possible effects on blood pressure control as well as physicians\'compliance …

L'hypertension artérielle (HTA) représente un problème de santé publique à l'échelle
mondiale en raison de sa fréquence et des risques de maladies cardiovasculaires et …

Purpose: To evaluate physicians' prescribing of anti-hypertensive drug combinations in a
tertiary care setting in southwestern Nigeria, determine the degree of usage of Angiotensin …

Objective. Treating complications associated with diabetes and hypertension imposes
significant costs on health care systems. This study estimated the hospitalization costs for …

Background Many patients with diabetes also have hypertension, greatly increasing their
risk for cardiovascular disease. It has been suggested that hypertension is poorly treated in …

Background The highest burden of hypertension is found in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with
a threefold greater mortality from stroke and other associated diseases. Ethnicity is known to …