Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and the pharmacogenomics of enalapril-induced adverse effects among patients in the Vhembe district
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Date
2022
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Controlling blood pressure (BP) among individuals with hypertension is important in the
prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, maintaining optimal BP levels in
individuals who are prone to drug-induced adverse reactions remains a challenge. Nonetheless, the
magnitude of uncontrolled hypertension and drug-induced adverse reactions as well as
contributing risk factors remain elusive, particularly among individuals residing in the rural areas
of South Africa. Thus, establishing the magnitude of uncontrolled hypertension and understanding
the complexity of drug-induced adverse reactions as well as associated risk factors, is important in
determining appropriate intervention strategies.
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>Magister Scientiae - MSc
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Hypertension, South Africa, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics, Cardiovascular diseases