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hypertensive
patient in the
current practice
of a GP
The most common serious disease in adults in
Europe and the U.S., over 50% of the population
elder than 60 years has hypertension.
- Risk factor for heart disease
If untreated, decreases the length of life.
Aplying the correct treatment increases lifespan and
decreases the risk of stroke and coronary disease.
Romania-4th place in mortality caused by
cardiovascular disease.
The second most frequent pathology in Romania;
placed in the top five diseases with the highest
hospitalization .
Definition and Classification of BP
levels for adults patients- 2009
Category Systolic BP Diastolic
BP
Optimal BP Less than 120 and Less than 80