Outcome of Hypertension among Diabetic Patients at Matanda Hospital in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Journal Title: International Blood Research & Reviews - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is the more frequent cardiovascular risk factor among diabetic patients and it amplifies the risk of other cardiovascular diseases. Aims: This survey aimed to determine factors incriminated in the outcome of the hypertension among diabetic patients attending the diabetics follow up center of Matanda hospital. Methodology: We carried out a descriptive cross-sectional survey during 3 months, from October to December 2015 at the diabetics follow up center of Matanda hospital. Results: The global frequency of the hypertension among diabetic patients followed at Matanda hospital was 63.1% i.e.101 patients out of 160 diabetic patients. 63.9% of the diabetic women presented HTA. 81.3% of diabetic patients aged of more than 60 years present the HTA. 65.5% of diabetic patients with HTA have a normal BMI (18.5-24.9Kg/m2). The HTA was diagnosed in 30% of patients after diabetes. 17.5% of the patients had a HTA of grade 1, 12.5% for HTA of grade 2, 6.2% for HTA of grade 3 and 20.6% for the isolated systolic HTA. 52% of patients with HTA are taking cardioaspirin in prevention of cardiovascular complications of diabetes and 65.2% of them respect the diabetic diet. The regular physical activity is done in 42.1% by patients with HTA. Conclusion: Hypertension is an important problem in the diabetic population. Thus, care and prevention would be of paramount importance.

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Patrick Kambale Saasita, Adélard Kalima Nzanzu, Zacharie Tsongo Kibendelwa, Gabriel Kambale Bunduki

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  • EP ID EP306718
  • DOI 10.9734/IBRR/2017/32269
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Patrick Kambale Saasita, Adélard Kalima Nzanzu, Zacharie Tsongo Kibendelwa, Gabriel Kambale Bunduki (2017). Outcome of Hypertension among Diabetic Patients at Matanda Hospital in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. International Blood Research & Reviews, 7(4), 1-6. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-306718