Cardiovascular risk and blood pressure control in a Spanish hypertensive population attended in a Primary Care setting. Data from the PRESCAP 2006 study.

Aims: To analyse the cardiovascular risk of a broad sample of hypertensive patients and to examine whether there are differences in blood pressure control and associated factors according to the different cardiovascular risk categories.

Major Findings: A total of 10,520 patients > or = 18 years old were included (mean age 64.6+/-11.

[Control of blood pressure in Spanish hypertensive population attended in primary health-care. PRESCAP 2006 Study].

Background And Objectives: More information is needed on hypertension control and its evolution in clinical practice. This study aimed to determine the degree of blood pressure (BP) control in Spanish hypertensive patients attended in primary care (PC) and to determine the factors associated with poor BP control.

Patients And Method: Cross-sectional, multicenter study, carried out in PC settings throughout Spain.