Publications by authors named "Jose L Carrasco-Martin"
Hypertens Res
September 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate blood pressure control among elderly hypertensive patients in Spain, focusing on the factors linked to poor control and physician management.
- Out of 923 patients aged 80 and older, only about one-third managed to reach their blood pressure goals, despite most being on combined therapy.
- Key issues included a significant association between diabetes and uncontrolled blood pressure, along with physicians' incorrect perceptions of BP control leading to infrequent treatment modifications.
