Hypertension treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

P Cavagna, C Leplay, R N'Guetta… - … journal of Africa, 2023 - journals.co.za
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces the highest rate of hypertension worldwide. Blood pressure
(BP) control rests on the association of lifestyle modification and antihypertensive medicines …

[HTML][HTML] Pathophysiologically based antihypertensive pharmacotherapeutics rationality, efficacy and safety in sub Saharan African nations–A review

AAL Ajayi, OE Ajayi - … Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Hypertension (HT) prevalence, Uncontrolled Blood Pressure (UBP),
morbidity and mortality are highest in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Correlating …

Assessment of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients in Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

D Yazie, W Shibeshi, M Alebachew… - Journal of Bioanalysis & …, 2018 - hal.science
Background: Hypertension is a major global concern and public health problem affecting
more than one billion individuals worldwide. It is risk factor for cardiovascular diseases …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of pharmacist-led care on glycaemic control of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial in Nigeria

EA David, RO Soremekun, IO Abah… - Pharmacy Practice …, 2021 - SciELO Espana
Resumen DAVID, Emmanuel A; SOREMEKUN, Rebecca O; ABAH, Isaac O y ADEREMI-
WILLIAMS, Roseline I. Impact of pharmacist-led care on glycaemic control of patients with …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative evaluation of fixed dose and separately administered combinations of lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide in treatment-naïve adult hypertensive …

U Ogudu, O Nwaiwu, OJ Fasipe - International Journal of Cardiology …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Antihypertensive drugs administered as fixed dose combination (FDC) therapy
compared to separately administered combination therapy have been proposed to improve …

[PDF][PDF] Prescribing pattern of antihypertensive and antidiabetic agents in a secondary healthcare institution in Nigeria

JM Okonta, SO Nduka, VE Idodo - Journal of pharmaceutical sciences and …, 2013 - Citeseer
Objective: A drug utilization study conducted to evaluate the prescribing pattern of
antihypertensive and antidiabetic drugs in a secondary health care Centre in Nigeria …

Prevalence of Uncontrolled Hypertension and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients Attending Medical Outpatient Clinic, Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu …

GM Magara - 2022 - ir.jkuat.ac.ke
Hypertension is a public health concern, which accounts for high morbidity and mortality
globally every year. High hypertension burden is reported in Middle-and Low-income …

[PDF][PDF] Antihypertensive drug use and blood pressure control among in-patients with hypertension in a Nigerian tertiary healthcare centre

AD Adedapo, WA Adedeji, AM Adeosun… - … Journal of Basic & …, 2016 - researchgate.net
Background: Hypertension is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, renal failure, stroke
and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. Pattern of drug use provides …

Compliance to hypertensive prescribing guidelines and blood pressure control in elderly patients in Namibia: findings and implications

S Mashozhera, SK Bamitale, B Godman… - Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective Resources-limited countries in sub-Saharan Africa are facing a crisis of
hypertensive-related morbidity, mainly due to poor blood pressure (BP) control. The study …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of the prescription pattern of antihypertensive agents in a tertiary health institution in Nigeria

AL Nwaka, SO Nduka, UE Osonwa… - African Journal of …, 2015 - academicjournals.org
Hypertension is a cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality. Effective blood
pressure control can be achieved in patients with lifestyle modifications and by the use of …