Many hypertensive Egyptians were not aware about having HTN and most of them presented late with complications attributed to their uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). HTN in Egypt is highly prevalent, poorly diagnosed, and poorly controlled. There are many factors that contribute to the proper control of BP, including: type, number and doses of antihypertensive medications, patients’ adherence to therapy and salt restriction and patients’ compliance to follow up visits. It was shown that proper control of HTN could reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality as well as the risk of myocardial infarction, heart failure and stroke. Hypertension (HTN) is a worldwide public health problem characterized by a high prevalence and high risk of vascular complications. To improve patients’ compliance, physicians need to educate their patients about hypertension, patients need to follow their doctors’ instructions as regard medications, salt restriction and scheduled office visits, and governments need to provide better and cheaper healthcare services. Reasons for non-compliance to office visits in hypertensive patients were either patient-related, or healthcare-related. About 34% of patients used herbs, mainly hibiscus, as adjuvant to their antihypertensive medications. Despite non-compliance to office visits, 366 patients (59.2%) were compliant to their antihypertensive medications and 312 (48.1%) patients were compliant to salt restriction. Patients claimed that the reasons of non-compliance to the follow up visits in the specialized hypertension clinics were as follows: 444 patients (68.4%) preferred to follow up elsewhere mostly in pharmacies, 53 patients (8.2%) claimed that the healthcare service was unsatisfactory, 94 patients (14.5%) were asymptomatic, and 110 patients (16.9%) said that the clinic was far from their homes. There were 3014 patients eligible for inclusion in this study but only 649 patients (21.5%) completed the questionnaire. A simple questionnaire was prepared, which included questions about the reasons of non-compliance to follow up. Those who attended less than 3 office visits, throughout the registry period, were considered non-compliant and were contacted through the phone. This is an observational, prospective, cross-sectional research study where patients were enrolled from the registry of the specialized hypertension clinics of 9 university hospitals. The aim of this study was to detect the reasons of non-compliance to office visits in Egyptian hypertensive patients. We understand that your family has a busy schedule, so when you’re preparing for a dental visit, please remember that an appointment can last between 20 and 40 minutes.Hypertensive patients’ compliance to the clinic’s follow-up visits is associated with a better blood pressure control. The American Dental Association recommends that children visit the dentist every six months for regular checkups and routine teeth cleanings to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Regular checkups are an important part of maintaining a healthy smile! Bring your smile, but also remember to bring these with you to your child’s first appointment: At your child’s next visit, one of our hygienists will clean and polish their teeth, checking for any cavities or early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis. Then, the doctor will meet with you and your child to discuss the X-rays, help create an individual treatment plan, and answer any questions that you may have. Your first visit is all about your child - his or her comfort, happiness, and health.ĭuring your child’s first visit, we will review their dental and medical history forms, and take X-rays of their teeth and mouth. We are sensitive to children’s needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible. We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care.
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