Prevenção e controle de hipertensão arterial no território da equipe de saúde de Cantagalo em Botumirim

Abstract

The arterial hypertension (AH) is a serious health problem in Brazil. In the municipalityBotumirim in Montes Claros/MG HA is a priority problem due to importance andurgency to prevent cardiovascular complications, renal and neurological conditions.The present study aims: to develop an intervention proposal for systematization of service to hypertensive in the area of the family health program (PSF) of Cantagalo. For this was carried out a review of literature on the topic and arterial hypertension, based on situational strategic planning method (SSP).There was the preparation of an action plan to tackle the problem and prevent further cases of hypertension, through actions of promotion and health prevention of individual and collective form, will be developed and training actions of the teamhealth promotion activities with patients and their families, to increase the level of information and the level of adherence tothe pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment to improve the quality of life of the hypertense patients.