Key result
Hypertension was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of coexisting coronary heart disease compared to individuals without hypertension (28.4% vs. 1.3%; p<0.001).
Population
Entire Polish population with recorded diagnoses in the National Health Fund between 2018 and 2022…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
2018 to 2022
Authors
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Highlights the substantial atherosclerotic burden in hypertensive populations; extends epidemiological data but leaves open whether.
Observational (n=10,929,035)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 28.4% vs 1.3%
p-value: p=<0.001
In the Polish population, nearly 11 million people have diagnosed hypertension, with 28.4% having coexisting coronary heart disease, highlighting a substantial cardiovascular burden.
Burzynska et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease (n=10,929,035). Hypertension vs. Individuals without hypertension was evaluated on Coexisting coronary heart disease (p=<0.001). Hypertension was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of coexisting coronary heart disease compared to individuals without hypertension (28.4% vs. 1.3%; p<0.001).
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