A importância da Equipe de Saúde e o atendimento contínuo para pacientes hipertensos: uma proposta de intervenção para o município de Igarapé, MG

Abstract

Hypertension (HBP) is a multifactorial clinical condition characterized by high and sustained levels of blood pressure, is currently considered one of the major modifiable risk factors, as well as one of the most important public health problems. Early detection, treatment and control of blood pressure levels are fundamental to the reduction of cardiovascular events, which are the leading cause of death in our country and responsible for high frequency of hospitalizations. Given the high prevalence and low levels of control, Systemic Hypertension has become a major challenge for professionals and managers in the health field. This work was carried out through a narrative review of the literature, with the goal of developing an action plan for continuous care for hypertensive patients and to propose primary prevention actions the population enrolled in the Cidade Nova Basic Health Unit, located in Igarapé - MG. It is expected that the intervention project will contribute to the control of this situation with the assisted users and consequently to their quality of life.