Hypertension Trends and Disparities Over 12 Years in a Large Health System: Leveraging the Electronic Health Records.
John E BrushDaisy S MasseyYuntian LiuJordan R AsherShu-Xia LiMitsuaki SawanoPatrick YoungWade L SchulzMark AndersonJohn S BurrowsHarlan M KrumholzPublished in: Journal of the American Heart Association (2024)
In a large regional health system, we leveraged the electronic health record to provide real-world insights. The findings largely reflected national trends but showed distinctive regional demographics and findings, with prevalence increasing, one-quarter of the patients not controlled, and marked disparities. This approach could be emulated by regional health systems seeking to improve hypertension care.
Keyphrases
- electronic health record
- clinical decision support
- blood pressure
- end stage renal disease
- adverse drug
- quality improvement
- affordable care act
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- palliative care
- prognostic factors
- risk factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- health insurance
- chronic pain
- patient reported