A unified clinical protocol of primary and specialized medical care “Hypertension (arterial hypertension)” has been approved in Ukraine (MoH order of September 12, 2024 No. 1581): http://surl.li/lhwksn
The document was developed with the informational and methodological support of the State Expert Center by a group of leading specialists in the fields of cardiology, family medicine, emergency medical care, and propaedeutics of internal diseases.
The protocol is based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and complies with current international recommendations reflected in the European Society of Hypertension Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension of 2023.
The document addresses the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hypertensive disease, which makes it possible to create a consistent system of medical care delivery.
The main goal of the protocol is to build an effective system of medical care for patients with hypertension. This involves a set of measures for the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of persons aged 18 years and older, as well as the prevention of complications and improvement of quality of life.
The protocol is intended for general practitioners, including family physicians, cardiologists, internists, and individual entrepreneurs who provide medical services.
MoH of Ukraine Order No. 384 “On Approval and Implementation of Medical Technological Documents on Standardization of Medical Care for Arterial Hypertension” of May 24, 2012 has been declared no longer valid.
