The role of Primary Health Care in the follow-up of patients with systemic arterial hypertension: a narrative review
The role of Primary Health Care in the follow-up of patients with systemic arterial hypertension: a narrative review
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1883Keywords:
Systemic arterial hypertension, Primary Health Care, Family MedicineAbstract
Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions among adults and represents a major public health problem due to its association with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal diseases. Within the Brazilian Unified Health System, Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a strategic role in the follow-up of hypertensive patients by enabling continuous care, care coordination, and a person-centered approach. This article aims to analyze, through a narrative literature review, the role of PHC in the follow-up of patients with systemic arterial hypertension. The method consisted of analyzing national guidelines, documents from the Ministry of Health, and scientific studies in the fields of public health and Primary Health Care. The literature indicates that strategies based on longitudinal care, health education, strengthening the professional-patient bond, and multiprofessional practice contribute to improved treatment adherence and blood pressure control. It is concluded that strengthening structured practices in PHC is essential for addressing systemic arterial hypertension and improving the quality of care for chronic conditions.
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BARROSO, W. K. S. et al. Diretrizes brasileiras de hipertensão arterial – 2020. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2021.
BRASIL. Ministério da Saúde. Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica. Brasília: Ministério da Saúde, 2006.
GONZALEZ, M. C. Controle da hipertensão arterial: desafio na atenção primária à saúde. Rio de Janeiro: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 2015.
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