Hypertension management and drug-related problems. A case report of the 23-year history of Mr. Jonas

Arterial hypertension is a lifelong disease, which management is recognized as the most effective way to reduce cardiovascular mortality. Even though there is extensive evidence on the benefits of lifestyle modification and antihypertensive treatment, many patients with hypertension do not reach blo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy 2023-09, Vol.11, p.100313, Article 100313
Hauptverfasser: Treciokiene, Indre, Peceliuniene, Jurate, Wettermark, Bjorn, Gulbinovic, Jolanta, Taxis, Katja
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Zusammenfassung:Arterial hypertension is a lifelong disease, which management is recognized as the most effective way to reduce cardiovascular mortality. Even though there is extensive evidence on the benefits of lifestyle modification and antihypertensive treatment, many patients with hypertension do not reach blood pressure targets. This paper aims to review the history of antihypertensive treatment of one patient and identify the drug related problems that occurred over the study period. In this case report, the patient's health record was studied, guidelines checked and a semi-structured interview conducted. Drug related problems were identified and possible pharmacist interventions were introduced. Drug related problems that could have contributed to the lack of hypertension control were adherence, side effects and disease-drug interaction. Identified pharmacists' interventions ranged from managing self-medication, to collaboration with general practitioner to change prescribing, and counselling the patient on medication use, including adherence. Even though the drug related problems were not that serious in the studied case, the patient could have valued from pharmacist intervention.
ISSN:2667-2766
2667-2766
DOI:10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100313