Value through Innovation16 January 2013

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a serious risk, being linked to stroke and heart attack as well as other conditions.

About one billion people worldwide are affected by hypertension. The prevalence of essential hypertension increases steadily with age. As the world population ages and preventive strategies in terms of lifestyle changes are so far failing, the prevalence of hypertension is set to increase even further.

Antihypertensive treatment against cardiovascular events

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The organs at risk are primarily the heart, the main blood vessels, the brain and the kidneys. The primary goal of any antihypertensive treatment is to prevent cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks or strokes, and finally to reduce cardiovascular mortality. Current evidence suggests that even moderately high blood pressure increases cardiovascular risk and should therefore be treated to achieve blood pressure goals.

Products

Micardis® (telmisartan)

An international website, www.micardis.com, provides information on Micardis® and its clinical trial programmes, daily cardiology news and auxiliary tools such as a CV risk calculator.

Twynsta® (telmisartan + amlodipine)

The international website, www.micardis.com, also provides information on Twynsta® and its clinical trial programmes, cardiology news and auxiliary tools such as a treatment checklist.

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