What is the risk associated with hypertension in developing HF?
The hazard ratios (HRs) for developing HF in hypertensives compared with normotensives were 2-fold higher in men. Furthermore, these studies predate current HF management strategies and guidelines and may no longer reflect the risk in the current population treated for hypertension. The residual lifetime risk for hypertension for middle-aged and elderly individuals in the United States is 90%, indicating a huge public health burden and defining the importance of strategies to control hypertension to prevent HF.