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Dear Colleagues,

Hypertension is the most frequent chronic and non-communicable disease in the world, with approximately 1.5 billion affected individuals worldwide. Hypertension remains largely underdiagnosed and undertreated, with consequent low rates of blood pressure control.

Optimal blood pressure should be further explored in the general hypertensive population and in specific subgroups at risk of cardiovascular disease. In this context, digital/health technology is expected to be increasingly used, improving the diagnosis of hypertension and the helping in achievement of adequate blood pressure control at the population level.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect reviews and original articles discussing the main trends and perspectives related to the basic mechanisms, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and risk stratification of hypertension. More specifically, this Special Issue mainly focuses on advances in the management of hypertensive patients that could play a clinical role in the years to come.

Prof. Dr. Fabio Angeli
Guest Editor

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Keywords

blood pressure
hypertension
treatment
cardiovascular risk
prognosis
diagnosis

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Virtual Reality for Patient Education about Hypertension: A Randomized Pilot Study

by Bogna Jiravska Godula, Otakar Jiravsky, Gabriela Matheislova, Veronika Kuriskova, Alena Valkova, Kristina Puskasova, Martin Dokoupil, Veronika Dvorakova, Arber Prifti, Daniel Foral, Filip Jiravsky, Jan Hecko, Miroslav Hudec, Radek Neuwirth and Roman Miklik

J. Cardiovasc. Dev. Dis. 2023, 10(12), 481; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd10120481 - 29 Nov 2023

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Background: Hypertension challenges arise in part from poor adherence due to inadequate patient education. VR offers immersive learning to improve hypertension knowledge. Objective: To compare VR education with traditional verbal education to improve hypertension knowledge. Methods: In this randomised trial, 182 patients with hypertension were assigned to receive either traditional physician-led education (n = 88) or VR education (n = 94) with equivalent content. The VR group experienced a 3D video using Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Knowledge was assessed post-intervention using a 29-item questionnaire. The primary outcome was the objective score. Subjective satisfaction and responder characteristics were secondary outcomes. Results: Median objective scores were significantly higher for VR (14, IQR 3) versus traditional education (10, IQR 5), p < 0.001, indicating superior hypertension knowledge acquisition with VR. Subjective satisfaction was high in both groups. Participants were categorized into low (first quartile) and medium-high (second to fourth quartiles) responders based on their scores. Low responders had a significantly higher prevalence of older women than medium-high responders (57% vs. 40% female, p = 0.024; 68 vs. 65 years), p = 0.036). Conclusions: VR outperforms traditional education. Tailoring to groups such as older women can optimise learning. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risk Stratification of Hypertension)

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Exercise-Induced Blood Pressure Dynamics: Insights from the General Population and the Athletic Cohort

by Petra Pesova, Bogna Jiravska Godula, Otakar Jiravsky, Libor Jelinek, Marketa Sovova, Katarina Moravcova, Jaromir Ozana, Libor Gajdusek, Roman Miklik, Libor Sknouril, Radek Neuwirth and Eliska Sovova

J. Cardiovasc. Dev. Dis. 2023, 10(12), 480; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd10120480 - 29 Nov 2023

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Blood pressure (BP) dynamics during graded exercise testing provide important insights into cardiovascular health, particularly in athletes. These measurements, taken during intense physical exertion, complement and often enhance our understanding beyond traditional resting BP measurements. Historically, the challenge has been to distinguish ‘normal’ from ‘exaggerated’ BP responses in the athletic environment. While basic guidelines have served their purpose, they may not fully account for the complex nature of BP responses in today’s athletes, as illuminated by contemporary research. This review critically evaluates existing guidelines in the context of athletic performance and cardiovascular health. Through a rigorous analysis of the current literature, we highlight the multifaceted nature of exercise-induced BP fluctuations in athletes, emphasising the myriad determinants that influence these responses, from specific training regimens to inherent physiological nuances. Our aim is to advocate a tailored, athlete-centred approach to BP assessment during exercise. Such a paradigm shift is intended to set the stage for evidence-based guidelines to improve athletic training, performance and overall cardiovascular well-being. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risk Stratification of Hypertension)

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