The study’s methodology is covered in this section. The following are included in this study: the research design, setting, study population, inclusion criteria, exclusion criteria, sample size, sampling technique, variables, data collection tool, data collection procedure, quality control, data management, analysis, and ethical consideration.
In this study, data from a population at a single point in time are examined. This approach is frequently used to draw conclusions about potential connections or to gather preliminary data to encourage additional investigation. The following findings from the cross-sectional investigation were noted; the study variables were measured once. It was more efficient and less expensive. The survey’s data can be used for a variety of research projects as well as descriptive analysis.
Author(s) Details:
Rohit Raina
Department of General Medicine, AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, India.
Recent Global Research Developments in Observational Study on Hypertension Risk in the Elderly
Age-specific Association of Hypertension Stage with Mortality: This study explored the relationship between the stage of hypertension at diagnosis and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among elderly patients. It found that advanced hypertension stages were linked to higher mortality risks, with stronger associations in patients diagnosed at a younger elderly age (60-69 years) compared to those diagnosed at an older elderly age (70-85 years) [1] .
The History and Impact of Hypertension: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history of hypertension, its discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. It highlights how hypertension has become a leading risk factor for death and disability globally, emphasizing the importance of blood pressure measurement and management in clinical practice [2] .
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Hypertensive Patients: Recent shifts in hypertension management now include a global assessment of cardiovascular risk rather than focusing solely on blood pressure levels. This approach aims to improve counseling, decision-making, and treatment for cardiovascular disease prevention in hypertensive patients [3] .
Lifetime Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Hypertensive Patients: This study developed a risk assessment model using data from five longitudinal observational studies. It aimed to assess the lifetime risk of developing cardiovascular disease in a racially diverse group of participants, emphasizing the importance of early and continuous risk assessment [4] .
Managing Hypertension in Older Adults: This review provides guidelines for healthcare providers and policymakers on managing hypertension in older adults. It addresses the challenges of uncontrolled hypertension and its health and economic impacts, offering strategies to mitigate these burdens [5] .
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- Kalehoff, J.P., Oparil, S. The Story of the Silent Killer. Curr Hypertens Rep 22, 72 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-020-01077-7
- Michael C Wang, Donald M Lloyd-Jones, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Hypertensive Patients, American Journal of Hypertension, Volume 34, Issue 6, June 2021, Pages 569–577, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hpab021
- Jones, D.W., Clark, D.C. Hypertension (Blood Pressure) and Lifetime Risk of Target Organ Damage. Curr Hypertens Rep 22, 75 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-020-01086-6
