Figures & data
Abbreviations: SBP, systolic blood pressure; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; T, total.
Notes: Although sex has a direct influence on the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control™ (COSEHC) risk factor scoring, the data show a significant increase in the risk for females who are not at-goal at the end of the examined period. Values are means ± standard deviation of the risk score for males and females with one (A) or two or more (B) medications. Statistical differences are denoted in the graph. All other comparisons were not statistically significant (P > 0.05).
Notes: Data are from events recorded by physicians using International Classification of Disease, 9th revision (ICD-9) codes starting with 410 (see Methods). Stroke includes both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.
Abbreviation: ACS, acute coronary syndrome; TIA, transient ischemic attack; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVD, other cardiovascular events.
Abbreviation: ACS, acute coronary syndrome; TIA, transient ischemic attack; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVD, other cardiovascular events.