Prevalence of Hypertension in Cardiovascular Disease in Iran: Systematic Review and Meta ‑Analysis

Conclusions:Hypertension has a higher prevalence in women with cardiovascular disease than men, and it increases with age. Among patients with cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction patients have the highest levels of hypertension. The prevalence of systolic hypertension in cardiac patients is higher than diastolic hypertension.Keywords:Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, Iran, meta-analysis
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research