Is Hypertension Diagnostic Testing and Diagnosis Associated with Psychological Distress?

CONCLUSIONS: The hypertension diagnostic process did not lead to short-term or intermediate-term changes in self-reported HRQOL. However, BP-related worry increased short-term and persisted at 6 months among individuals with a new hypertension diagnosis. Results warrant validation in more representative populations and additional exploration of the impacts of this worry on psychological well-being and hypertension control.PMID:37688515 | DOI:10.1093/ajh/hpad083

Source: American Journal of Hypertension - September 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: B B Green M L Anderson J B McClure K Ehrlich Y N Hall L Hansell C Hsu K L Margolis S A Munson M J Thompson Source Type: research