Author/Editor		Farkaš, Jerneja; Zaletel-Kragelj, Lijana; Accetto, Rok
Title		Obravnava bolnikov z arterijsko hipertenzijo: dosedanje izkušnje in možnosti za izboljšanje
Translated title		Management of patients with arterial hypertension: current experience and improvement strategies
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 77, št. 2
Publication year		2008
Volume		str. 97-102
Language		slo
Abstract		An association between arterial hypertension (AH) and risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been confirmed in many large scale epidemiological studies. Prevalence and control of AH can be improved wide both public health and individually tailored actions. These include lifestyle modifications and implementation of results in clinical practice. However, suboptimal management of AH is a worldwide public health problem. In Slovenia, there is limited data on epidemiology and AH control. This review aimed to comprehensively summarize epidemiological studies of AH control and to discuss most frequent reasons for suboptimal management of AH Finally, two models on improvement of management of AH are presented and potential applications for Slovenia are discussed. Actions, for better management of AH need to be comprehensive. This includes active patient involvement in partnership with a doctor, implementation of clinical guidelines in clinical practice, and flexibility of health care system, in particular in primary care.
Descriptors		HYPERTENSION PRACTICE GUIDELINES