Hypertension
Conditions
Keywords
Hypertension, Type II DM, JNC7, 2007 ESH-ESC guidelines, survey
Brief summary
This study will address the treatment rate and control rate of hypertension, treatment pattern and factors to affect blood pressure control by examining (retrospective) medical records of hypertension patients having Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, among outpatients coming to the Endocrinology Department in 20 general hospital settings nationwide.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Outpatient Type II DM patients receiving hypertension medication in 2006 * Patient with Type II DM receiving hypertension medication during at least 1 year.
Exclusion criteria
* Secondary hypertension patients * Patients not receiving hypertension medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Attainment rate to the target blood pressure. | After collecting all Patient Record Form. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dropout rate will be estimated during the follow-up period after the hypertension treatment. Attainment to the target blood pressure will be investigated according to concomitant diseases. | After collecting all Patient Record Form. |
| Change in DBP/SBP value during the follow-up period will be addressed. Change in the DBP/SBP value will be investigated according to the risk factors and concurrent disease. | After collecting all Patient Record Form. |
Countries
South Korea