Esubalew Woldeyes
Ethiopia
Research Article
Pattern of Antihypertensive Treatment and Blood Pressure Control among Diabetic Outpatients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Hailu A Mulatu, Tola Bayisa, Tesfaye Berhe and Esubalew WoldeyesHailu A Mulatu, Tola Bayisa, Tesfaye Berhe and Esubalew Woldeyes
Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are currently the usual causes of morbidity and mortality among non-communicable diseases in both developed and developing countries. When occur together, the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases will double.
Objective: This study was intended to assess the antihypertensive drug prescription pattern and blood pressure control among diabetic outpatients at St. Paul’s tertiary Hospital in Addis Ababa.
Methods: A hospital based cross- sectional study design was used to review the medical registries of 484 diabetic-hypertensive outpatients seen between February 1st 2016 and July 30 2016.
Results: The most commonly used antihypertensive drug classes in our patients were angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor in 283 (58.5%), calcium .. View More»
