Clinical Outcomes in Newly Diagnosed Hypertensive Patients With EXTOR (Fixed-Dose Combination of Amlodipine/Valsartan) in Routine Pakistani Practice.
The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association hypertension guidelines recommend treatment initiation with dual antihypertensive therapy in adults with stage 2 hypertension (corresponding to grade 1 and 2 in the ESH classification) and an average BP \>20/10 mm Hg above target. Amlodipine and valsartan are two of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). In Pakistan multiple studies were conducted on Hypertension and use of Single Pill Combination in uncontrolled Hypertension. However, no study was conducted to assess the role of Single Pill Combination (SPC) like Amlodipine and Valsartan in newly diagnosed hypertension and to assess their quality of life by patients' satisfaction with their medication after managing the hypertension with the SPC.
• Patient with a clinical history of Hypertension (systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mmHg) and never had antihypertensive treatment.
• Patient aged ≥18 and ≤70 years inclusive of either sex.
• Patient with ability to understand and sign written informed consent form.