Management of hypertension in Swedru District Hospital in the Central Region of Ghana

Abstract

Controlling high blood pressure is of paramount importance for preventing cardiovascular disease which develops into complications leading to the loss of life. The Swedru District Hospital recorded a relatively high prevalence rate of hypertension coupled with a high mortality from cardiovascular disease e.g. heart failure ,stroke and ischemic heart disease. The above observation informed the need to investigate the management of hypertension in the district hospital and make the necessary recommendations to improve or control the health problem.