WHAT HOME BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING IS VITAL IN HYPERTENSION CONTROL

Last May 35, 2018 Pfizer partnered with Philippine Heart Association, and Philippine Society of Hypertension discussed how important it is to have a Home blood pressure monitoring
and it's effectiveness rather than a hospital monitored patients. Because if it's on hospital it always higher due to some environmental matters.

Philippine Heart Association, Philippine Society of Hypertension and Pfizer Collaborate to further manage the condition in the Philippines

Hypertension represents a major burden in Asia. With a high prevalence rate but poor level of awareness  and control reported in many countries in the region . Home blood pressure monitoring HBPM has been validated as accurate and reliable measure of blood  pressure that can help guide hypertension treatment as well as identify masked and white-coat hypertension. Despite its benefits, there has been limited research into home blood monitoring in Asia.

THE VALUE OF HBPM

In a nationwide survey conducted in 2013, it was indicated that despite a high treatment rate of 75% among adult patients diagnose with hypertension , adequate blood pressure control rate was low at 27%.
Dr. Jorge A. Sison , PHA President, in a discussion held at Edsa Shangrila recently validated that “there are several factors that contribute to the current hypertension burden in Asia and the Philippines.  This includes the current diet that Filipinos eat… , restaurant and processed food, sugar drinks, ect., the relative physical inactivity, increasing rate of smoking and increasing number of people who are beyond the ideal weight. This is only in addition to one’s inherent genetic disposition to develop hypertension.
 There is a growing acknowledgement for the role of HBPM to evaluate and guide management of hypertension. Aside from simple tool for measuring blood pressure . HBPM is also recommended by guidelines to obtain reliable BP recordings because readings are taken in an environment that approximates ones daily activities and exposure.” Home Systolic BP (SBP <135mm Hg and Diastolic BP (DPB) <85mm  Hg are typically considered normal.”

Hypertension control initiatives

Dr.  Alberto Atillano, PSH  President said, “High blood pressure is a silent killer. It is the number one contributing risk factor for global death, causing many cardiovascular complications”. He furthers says that people  often don’t know they have high blood pressure because there are no symptoms. In line with PSH participation  in the global initiative  called May Measurement Month, which is  spearheaded by International Society of Hypertension. He further shared how local society is reaching out to all Filipinos to encourage screening for hypertension.

Working togethe

Pfizer is committed to advancing collaborative efforts to reduce the mordibity and mortality associated with a wide range of chromic diseases , not just for hypertension, for people to live better, healthier lives.

According to Pfizer Medical Manager and internal medicine specialist  Dr.Grace Brizuela ‘ Our efforts to positively impact patient outcomes would not be possible without our partnership with organizations like iPHA and PSH. By collaborating on common objectives to advanced public health and supporting programs that create solutions for communities and shareholders.

Pfizer strengthens its commitment to help improve the lives of the patients  we serve.
Supporting experts in research and other scientific undertakings to advance the understanding of disease, such as the one shared  by Dr. Sison on the HOPE Asia regional initiative is one of the many ways by which Pfizer commits to society in improving the lives of patient.