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June 12, 2026European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Patients demonstrated a good level of knowledge with a mean total score of 82.3% ± 13.9%, which positively correlated with educational level and doses of ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and spironolactone.

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Population

150 ambulatory patients with arterial hypertension attending a tertiary outpatient service, mean age 64.45…

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

BKB KelmendiLSL SllamnikuEEE Mucaj Elza

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Overview

Good awareness with gaps supports targeted education; leaves open effects on adherence or outcomes in observational cohorts.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess patient awareness of arterial hypertension and examine the correlation with clinical parameters.
  • Conducted a prospective observational study from August to October 2025 with 150 patients.
  • Used a 12-item questionnaire to evaluate knowledge on hypertension causes, complications, and treatment.
  • Scored knowledge as good (>75%), moderate (50-74%), or poor (<50%) based on correct responses.
  • Overall knowledge score was 82.3% ± 13.9%, indicating good awareness among patients.
  • Notable gaps were found, including 50% unaware of asymptomatic nature of AH and 25% unaware of the need for continuous therapy.
  • Higher education and dosing of antihypertensive medications correlated significantly with better knowledge.

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Population
150 ambulatory patients with arterial hypertension attending a tertiary outpatient service, mean age 64.45 years, 52.7% male.
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Outcome
Level of knowledge about arterial hypertension assessed using a 12-item questionnaire and correlations with clinical parameterspatient reported

Hypertensive patients in a tertiary outpatient setting have generally good knowledge about their condition, though gaps remain regarding asymptomatic presentation and lifestyle factors, highlighting the need for targeted education.

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Kelmendi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2bd1386550ea4541ffe92bhttps://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwag249.110
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