Understanding the Importance of Race/Ethnicity in the Care of the Hypertensive Patient

Current Hypertension Reports
Keith C Ferdinand, Samar A Nasser

Abstract

Although several risk factors contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) overall, hypertension (HTN) is the major controllable risk factor. Hypertension is disproportionately more prevalent among Blacks or African-Americans compared with other race/ethnic populations, and the control rates among this disparate population are alarming. Several pathophysiologic mechanisms have been demonstrated and evaluated among hypertensives and the conglomeration of genetics, environmental, and personal lifestyle activities concurrently impact the progression of hypertension-related comorbidities (i.e., chronic renal disease, CVD, stroke, etc.). Specific pharmacotherapeutic choices are discussed and the most up-to-date data is presented to optimize the care of hypertensives. National and international guidelines for the treatment of HTN are reviewed and analyzed, presenting the most appropriate approach to the care of hypertensive patients overall. Additionally, national efforts supporting the goal of early HTN screening and treatment, as well as the variety of evidence-based pharmacotherapy, are summarized, applying to the public health impact overall.

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