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Controlled Hypertension

Meaning

Controlled Hypertension refers to a desirable clinical state where a patient previously diagnosed with high blood pressure has successfully achieved and consistently maintained blood pressure readings below the established, individualized treatment targets through effective therapeutic intervention. Achieving and sustaining this control is absolutely essential for mitigating the significant long-term cardiovascular risks associated with chronically elevated systemic pressure, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and progressive chronic kidney disease. This clinical state is typically defined by specific systolic and diastolic pressure thresholds, such as a reading below 130/80 mmHg, depending on the patient’s specific comorbidities and overall risk profile.