title: [Comparison of the profiles of hypertensive patients seen at the emergency department and in ambulatory care].
abstract: This study compares 100 hypertensive patients in emergency units with those who were seen in outpatient clinics. Hypertensive patients seen at the emergency unit showed to be different (p < 0.05) from those seen at the outpatient clinic regarding: higher blood pressure; lower income; not belonging to the hospital community; greater alcohol intake; became aware of their hypertension because felt bad; measured blood pressure less often; did not take the medicine more often. In conclusion, unfavorable characteristics can contribute to hypertensive patients who do not follow antihypertension treatment adequately, leading to care in emergency units.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica da EEUSP.
authors.forename: Cristiane Garcia
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Sanchez
authors.forename: Angela Maria Geraldo
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pierin
authors.forename: Décio
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mion Júnior
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies