Hypertension

The situation:

Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects over 28% of the adult population in the United States. For persons in their prime it affects 31-48%! (Fig 1)

Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of many cardiovascular disorders including stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure. As the degree of hypertension worsens, so does your chance of dying, by up to 200%! (Fig 2)

Regardless of age, increasing levels of hypertension result in increased stroke and coronary heart disease. (Fig 3)

The problem:

Unfortunately, despite 50 years of public awareness programs and excellent therapies, very few persons have their blood pressure controlled. From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) II until NHANES III, hypertension control rates improved from 10% to 29%, but in the NHANES III phase 2 (mid 1990’s) they have remained stable at 27%. NHANES I (1960-62), NHANES II (1976-80), NHANES III (1988-91).

The Santé solution:

Through personalized attention, web-based tracking tools and unrestricted access we offer our clients the highest possible chance of obtaining optimal hypertension control. By doing so, clients significantly lessen their chance of dying, suffering a stroke or having a heart attack. Even small improvements in blood pressure can have dramatic effects. In the HOT trial patients with both hypertension and diabetes had a 50% reduction in events with only an average 4 mmHg drop in systolic pressure! (Fig 4)