Hypertension (particularly a raised systolic blood pressure) and stroke risk Circulatory System Hypertension (particularly a raised systolic blood pressure) and stroke risk
Conditions
Interventions
If a potential participant fulfills the inclusion criteria, the investigator will present the main objectives of this study to them and will provide them with an information sheet. If the patient agre
allow the patient to sit for 3-5 minutes before taking measurements, take blood pressure from each arm and use the arm with the higher value as the reference, document the highest of at least two BP m
4. Stroke risk score using Stroke Riskometer™ , where possible (this can be downloaded from Google Play [Android] or App Store [Apple], further details on www.strokeriskometer.com)
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Sponsors
Servier International
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age =50 years* (*=60 years in Columbia) 2. Confirmed (in medical records) diagnosis of hypertension 3. Elevated systolic blood pressure (= 140 mm Hg)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Conditions that prevent participation in the study, such as the inability to complete the participant consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Systolic blood pressure is measured using an auscultatory or oscillometric semiautomatic sphygmomanometer at the study visit 2. Stroke risk is determined using Stroke Riskometer™ at the study visit 3. Antihypertensive use is determined through qualitative interviews at the study visit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes | — |
Countries
Colombia, India, Malaysia
Contacts
Public ContactNathalie Barbet
Outcome results
None listed