Seven‐action approaches for the management of hypertension in Asia – The HOPE Asia network
Kazuomi Kario, Yook Chin Chia, Saulat Siddique, Yuda Turana, Yan Li, Chen‐Huan Chen, Jennifer Nailes, Huynh Van Minh, Peera Buranakitjaroen, Hao‐Min Cheng, Takeshi Fujiwara, Satoshi Hoshide, Michiaki Nagai, Sungha Park, Jinho Shin, Jorge Sison, Arieska Ann Soenarta, Guru Prasad Sogunuru, Apichard Sukonthasarn, Jam Chin Tay, Boon Wee Teo, Kelvin Tsoi, Narsingh Verma, Tzung‐Dau Wang, Yuqing Zhang, Ji‐Guang Wang
Abstract
Asia is a large continent and there is significant diversity between countries and regions. Over the last 30 years, absolute blood pressure (BP) levels in Asia have increased to a greater extent than those in other regions. In diverse Asia-Pacific populations, for choosing an Asia-specific approach to hypertension management is important to prevent target organ damage and cardiovascular diseases. In this consensus document of HOPE Asia Network, we introduce seven action approaches for management of hypertension in Asia.