Category: Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases that can be controlled with the appropriately chosen treatment. The earlier it is diagnosed, the better patient outcomes will be. However, in case a patient is pregnant, it is necessary to revise the medication plan so as to provide the best conditions for the fetus. In the…

The article “Hypertension Update: Implications for Nursing Practice” by L.L. Davis provides an overview of the updated hypertension guidelines and their implications for nursing practice. The article begins by discussing the prevalence of hypertension and the new guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and management. The guidelines recommend a lower threshold for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension,…

Introduction High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is currently one of the topical health concerns in the US and other countries across the globe. This is largely due to the consequences and adverse health outcomes associated with it, such as stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Some common causes of hypertension include excess weight, diets…

Table of Contents Introduction Sources of Evidence Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Intensive Hypertension Treatment and Daily Monitoring Relevance of the Findings Conclusion Reference Introduction In the nursing field, answering research questions and papers requires an evidence-based approach framework that is generated from an adequately structured PICO(T) question. A PICO(T) framework is a helpful approach stemming…

A patient, family, or population health problem and realistic goals that are relevant to personal practice Hypertension is an extremely common long-term condition characterized by the persistent presence of high blood pressure. This condition severely affects a person’s general well-being and can contribute to the risks of life-threatening conditions, including heart failure and stroke (Cook…

The problem of uncontrolled hypertension can affect people of different ages, gender, and race (Banegas et al., 2014). The study on the merits of educating patients suffering from this ailment is considering a few possibilities. In particular, it is about the possibility of educating people and teaching them the right way of life for one…

The principal outcome of the future project is the solution intended to decrease the number of hypertension events among patients aged 50 years and older. However, the objective is not limited to the examination of hypertension and suggesting how to address this problem more efficiently. It would also lead to a reduction in risks of…

A public health problem in a population at risk High blood pressure or hypertension is a major public health concern among African-Americans residing in the city of Overtown Miami. It is an endemic condition in this segment of the Miami population (High Blood Pressure, 2015). Hypertension is usually characterized by an elevated level of blood…

Table of Contents Description Significance of Research in Hypertension Treatment Goal of the Project Implementation and Methods Location and Target Audience Barriers and Limitations Outcomes and Findings Reference List Description Overall definition of hypertension implies “a rise in blood pressure of unknown cause that increases risk for cerebral, cardiac, and renal events” (Messerli, Williams, &…

Arterial hypertension (AH), being the leading risk factor for cardiovascular catastrophes, has recently become a serious burden for health systems of the country. Despite the wide choice of medical and invasive treatment, sufficient control of blood pressure (BP) can hardly be achieved. Consequently, the fight against obvious cardiovascular diseases is equally ineffective, despite the enormous…