Hypertension is characterized by a stable increase in blood pressure and can be classified as primary (essential), for which no medical cause can be identified, or secondary, resulting from other conditions affecting the kidneys, heart, arteries, or endocrine system.
Hypertension is a risk factor for myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, arterial aneurysms, and chronic kidney disease. Therefore, treatment requires dietary and lifestyle changes and, when necessary, pharmacological therapy. Hypertension can be managed outside of the hospital by promoting healthy lifestyle habits and prescribing appropriate therapy.Hospital admissions for hypertension are an indicator of the quality of community care, as these admissions can be avoided with appropriate out-of-hospital management.
The “Hospitalization for hypertension” indicator allows you to estimate the appropriateness and effectiveness of the local management process for this condition.
Your doctor will address your concerns and guide you in making an informed decision about the treatment plan to follow.Contact him or her for all the information you need for your health needs.
Indicators 
