Hypertension and stroke in Asia: A comprehensive review from HOPE Asia
Journal
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
3
Pages
513
Date Issued
2021-03
Author(s)
Turana, Yuda
Tengkawan, Jeslyn
Chia, Yook Chin
Nathaniel, Michael
Wang, Ji-Guang
Sukonthasarn, Apichard
Chen, Chen-Huan
Minh, Huynh Van
Buranakitjaroen, Peera
Shin, Jinho
Siddique, Saulat
Nailes, Jennifer M
Park, Sungha
Teo, Boon Wee
Sison, Jorge
Ann Soenarta, Arieska
Hoshide, Satoshi
Tay, Jam Chin
Prasad Sogunuru, Guru
Zhang, Yuqing
Verma, Narsingh
Kario, Kazuomi
Abstract
Stroke is the primary cause of disability and vascular death worldwide, including Asia. Asian characteristics that differ from the West lead to higher stroke incidence. Stroke epidemiology studies in Asia have shown varying levels of mortality, incidence, prevalence, and burden of disease. Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor found in Asia. Besides ethnicity that is associated with stroke incidence, both systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and blood pressure variability are positively correlated with stroke incidence. Post-stroke cognitive impairment is one of the sequelae that affect one-third of stroke survivors and has become a significant public health concern that is often neglected despite its increasing prevalence. Therefore, it is very important to prevent recurrence by treating stroke optimally and effectively. Increasing awareness and treatment adherence to hypertension, the leading risk factor for stroke, became the main goal in several countries in Asia.
Subjects
Asia; hypertension; stroke
SDGs
Other Subjects
Asia; awareness; blood pressure variability; cerebrovascular accident; clinical effectiveness; dementia; diastolic blood pressure; disease burden; global health; human; hypertension; incidence; medication compliance; mortality rate; post stroke dementia; prevalence; recurrent disease; Review; risk factor; systolic blood pressure; blood pressure; cerebrovascular accident; hypertension; Asia; Blood Pressure; Humans; Hypertension; Incidence; Risk Factors; Stroke
Publisher
WILEY
Type
review