(WSMV) — Introduction
In this analysis, Datamonitor estimates that there were a total of 210 million cases of hypertension in 2010 in the seven major markets (the US, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK). Prevalence rates for hypertension are expected to grow as a result of increased obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and an increase in the aging population.
Features and benefits
* Gain insight into market potential, including a robust 10-year epidemiology forecast of prevalent hypertension cases.* Understand the key epidemiologic risk factors associated with hypertension.
Highlights
Datamonitor expects an increase in hypertension cases through to 2020 in the seven major markets as a result of population growth and rising obesity levels.Cardiovascular disorders have severe health implications and increase acute events such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
Your key questions answered
* What are the most robust epidemiologic studies/databases for hypertension prevalence data?* How will the patient population change through to 2020 in the US, Japan, and the five major EU markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK)?* How do changes in population structure and risk factors affect the trend in prevalent hypertension cases?
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My blood pressure was well controlled with 2 Calcium Channel blockers a day. 127/76 -130/80 at home. Then I went to the dentist for a cleaning and they have a new rule to check blood pressure on patients on medicine for HBP. I was laid back in a denal chair,feet above my heart when they slapped one of those little wrist monitors on me. My blood pressure measured 165/82 and the dentist gave me the third degree about talking to my doctor and asked if I was taking my medicine. After that my blood pressure has been higher 145/80 when taking at home. Some how the worry of that day has caused my blood pressure to elevate and I think dentist should leave the blood pressure moditoring to doctors and heart specialist. You cannot get an accurate reading with the patients feet off the floor and those wrist cuffs are not reliable. I can feel my blood pressure going up just thinking about my bad experience.I believe anybodies BP will elevate in a dentist knowing that people are going to stick their fingers and instruments in their mouth.
Jerry,
I couldn’t agrree with you more!!! Last time I was in there she was about to put it on my wrist and I told her that I monitor my own blood pressure but thanks anyway. Don’t let them do it again!
Blood pressure constantly changes according to my doctor. It NEVER stays the same. I have the same problem in that my BP spikes to 160/80 in the doctors office (ie the white coat effect) after being around 115/65 at home before the doctor appt. I agree that it’s not the dentists business knowing people’s BP when having dental work done. Of course the patient won’t be relaxed, what do they expect.
Couldn’t agree more with the OP that BP ought only to be measured by a doctor who hopefully takes BP measurements according to guide lines. I think dentists are getting worried about BP and whether the treatment may affect BP and I understand that. However, if they start taking measurements they ought to have a qualified nurse who knows the guidelines take the measurements. And, of course, who is relaxed in a dentist’s chair? I guess dentists too are getting worried about being sued if something goes wrong.
When I think about the doctors guidelines you mention, it reminds me that most of the dental assistants and nurses don’t take BP correctly. Of all the times I’ve had this done they have never had the arm elevated at heart level which supposedly is critical to an accurate measurement.
To my experience, the best time to have a medical/dental appointment is 4 hours after BP medication, otherwise it cld lead to wrong readings.