Arterial hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: clinical characteristics and treatment efficasy (according to the national register of arterial hypertension)

摘要

Arterial hypertension (AH) is one of the major factors, causing high level of population mortality in many countries, including Russia. Natural aging of population in the beginning of 20th century leads to medical and social issues; and frequent comorbidity is one of them. The occurrences of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are rather often among the population, especially among city dwellers and males. AH and COPD are frequent comorbid conditions; combination of these diseases contributes to high level of disability and poor prognosis.