Hypertension in patients with diabetes. Overcoming barriers to effective control.
The management of diabetic hypertension poses special problems for the medical community. Although patient adherence is often a major barrier to successful management, physicians' beliefs and prejudices also negatively impact treatment. In addition, healthcare organizations need to provide better support to physicians who feel isolated in their efforts to manage diabetic hypertension. Reductions of morbidity and mortality are achievable goals but require aggressive treatment and improved adherence if they are to be reached.
Elliott
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Rush Medical College, USA.
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Toto
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Bakris
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D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D010349:Patient Compliance
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents