Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because it frequently presents with no noticeable symptoms, even as it causes progressive damage throughout the body. While effective medications are widely available to manage this chronic condition, a significant challenge remains: non-compliance (or non-adherence) to the prescribed drug regimen. This failure to consistently take medication as directed is a global health concern, directly contributing to uncontrolled blood pressure and dramatically escalating the risk of severe, often fatal, health outcomes.

The Perilous Consequences of Non-Adherence: Non-compliance with antihypertensive medication means the patient’s blood pressure remains uncontrolled, subjecting their delicate vascular system and vital organs to relentless, high-pressure stress. The consequences are far-reaching, affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes.

Uncontrolled hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Non-adherence prevents the protective effects of the medication, leading to 1 Stroke: Persistently high blood pressure damages blood vessels in the brain, making them prone to rupture (haemorrhagic stroke) or blockage (ischemic stroke). Studies show non-adherence is significantly associated with a higher risk of stroke. 2.Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): High pressure forces the heart to work harder, leading to thickening of the heart muscle and damage to the coronary arteries. This increases the risk of blockages, resulting in a heart attack. 3. Heart Failure: The heart muscle, constantly struggling against high pressure, eventually becomes weakened and less efficient at pumping blood, leading to heart........

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