Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Kameel Mungrue

Publications

• Research Article
  Estimating the Prevalence of Resistant Hypertension among Patients Attending Public Health Care Services in Trinidad
  Author(s): Kameel Mungrue, Tian Torres, Keeron Tull, Anjello Toussaint, Joshua Thackoor, Joelle Tannis, Tabitha Villaroel, Richard Tom Pack and Theon ToddKameel Mungrue, Tian Torres, Keeron Tull, Anjello Toussaint, Joshua Thackoor, Joelle Tannis, Tabitha Villaroel, Richard Tom Pack and Theon Todd
  
  Background: The rate of resistant hypertension (RH) in Trinidad is unknown. Several studies have shown that 12% to 30% of patients with hypertension in western countries may have RH. This is the first study to describe RH in Trinidad. RH increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, coronary heart disease, heart failure and stroke. Objective: The aim of the study is to measure the proportion of patients with hypertension who meet the criteria for RH among patients attending primary health care facilities in Trinidad and describe its epidemiological features. Design and methods: We used a cross-sectional study design. Participants were selected using a clustered sampling technique from primary care clinics throughout the island. Data were collected by the administration of a pretest.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1095.1000213

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