Validation of a Hypertension Education Program

Validation of the Hypertension Education Program of the German Hypertension League (DHL©) "My Blood Pressure - OK!"

The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effect of participating in the interactive hypertension education program of the German Hypertension League (DHL©) "My blood pressure - OK!" on office systolic blood pressure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 21 years of age
• Primary arterial hypertension
• Office blood pressure between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in another clinical study
• Unstable clinical condition
• Secondary arterial hypertension
• Dementia
• Major disability (modified Rankin-Scale > 4)
• Severe chronic kidney disease (serum creatinine > 2.0 mg/dL or estimated glomerular filtration rate < 40 ml/min/1.73m2)
• Liver disease including history of hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal varices or portacaval shunt
• History of gastrointestinal operation or disease with a potential influence on drug absorption
• Allergy or other contraindications against drugs given during the study
• History of non-compliance