ADVANCES IN HYPERTENSION: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CURRENT RESEARCH AND TREATMENT APPROACHES
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Keywords
Hypertension, Inhibitors, Self-medication, Self-treatment
Abstract
Hypertension has an impact on people's everyday lives and is a chronic condition that is the leading cause of death and morbidity globally, as well as a substantial risk factor for heart disease, renal disease, and cerebrovascular illness. It also has a negative influence on life quality. According to WHO, hypertension is a significant cause of mortality in high-income countries, where it is still mostly underdiagnosed and undertreated. Hypertension is currently having a rising impact, particularly in low-income countries. Tentatively, 24% of men and 23% of women in the 20-70-year-old adult population had hypertension, which is assessed on the basis of reading higher than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg people are now taking antihypertensive drugs, either in combination probability being single throughout the conditional period. Over the last two decades, research on the genetics and pharmacogenomics of primary hypertension has yielded intriguing findings that point to the relevance of genetics, but no precise information that can be utilized to modify treatment. Traditional drugs used to treat hypertension include ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and renin inhibitors. There are several studies accessible, as well as ongoing research on hypertension treatment. A new medicine may greatly improve on presently available hypertension therapies, although it cannot cure hypertension entirely.All we can do is lower the risk factor by adjusting our eating and living habits. The current assessment focuses on how new technology and dedicational improvements might aid in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
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