Examine the influence of treatment and age on patients affected by high blood pressure
Background: Hypertension is a major global health concern that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Understanding the impact of age and treatment types on blood pressure control is essential for optimizing therapeutic strategies. Aim: This study aims to assess how different treatment types and patient age influence blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. Methodology: A binary logistic regression model was employed to analyze data from 48 patients diagnosed with hypertension. The study investigated the impact of two treatment regimens and patient age on the likelihood of achieving optimal blood pressure levels. The statistical significance of the findings was evaluated using chi-square tests and p-values. Results: The analysis revealed that both treatment type and patient age significantly influenced blood pressure outcomes (p<0.05). The odds of maintaining controlled blood pressure were significantly higher for patients receiving a combination therapy compared to monotherapy. Older patients demonstrated a slight decrease in the likelihood of achieving optimal blood pressure control. Treatment selection plays a crucial role in hypertension management, with combination therapy showing superior efficacy. Age also influences treatment response, though to a lesser extent. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of personalized treatment strategies.
Authors
- Md Ashraf Uddin Sultan
- Maysam Sachit Khudair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3324-5891)
- Haidar Alnawab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5359-6336)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epitheorese Klinikes Farmakologias kai Farmakokinetikes – Greek Edition
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.61873/aicv7932
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00