Cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive patients and associated determinants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institutional-based cross-sectional study.
Genanew Kassie GetahunBizunesh Yadeta GoshuDejuma Yadeta GoshuZelalem Negash MekuriaPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
The study showed that the respondent's age, gender, occupation and high systolic blood pressure were determinant factors for CVD risks. Therefore, routine screening for the presence of CVD risk factors and assessment of CVD risk are recommended for hypertensive patients for CVD risk reduction.