Blood pressure control and treatment adherence in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome: protocol of a randomized controlled study based on home blood pressure telemonitoring <it>vs</it>. conventional management and assessment of psychological determinants of adherence (TELEBPMET Study)

Blood pressure control and treatment adherence in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome: protocol of a randomized controlled study based on home blood pressure telemonitoring <it>vs</it>. conventional management and assessment of psychological determinants of adherence (TELEBPMET Study)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inadequate blood pressure control and poor adherence to treatment remain among the major limitations in the management of hypertensive patients, particularly of those at high risk of cardiovascular events. Preliminary evidence sugges...

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Main Authors: Parati Gianfranco, Omboni Stefano, Compare Angelo, Grossi Enzo, Callus Edward, Venco Achille, Destro Maurizio, Villa Giuseppe, Palatini Paolo, Rosei Enrico Agabiti, Scalvini Simonetta, Taddei Stefano, Manfellotto Dario, Favale Stefano, De Matteis Carmine, Guglielmi Michele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Home blood pressure telemonitoring
Adherence
Anxiety
Depression
Personality traits
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/22

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