Resumo (EN)
Objective – To evaluate the level of knowledge of these patients with respect to the risks associated with the maintenance of high blood pressure. It has been empirically observed that the majority of patients with Higo Blood Pressure (HBP) are unaware of the hazards of their clinical condition, especially those related to kidney failure. Methods – This is the study descriptive, prospective, quantitative ap-proach a Basic Unit Health the São Paulo - SP, city in the period 2012. March-April. Results– Of the 200 respondents, 47 (23%) reported being hypertensive and were interviewed. Of these, 43 individuals (91%) knew the neurological and cardiovascular risks associated with HBP. However, only 10 (21%) reported renal complications as possible complications of their medical condition. Conclusion – In this brief quantitative assessment, it was noted that the vast majority of respondents unaware nephrological complications that can arise from the maintenance of elevated blood pressure. It is important to create more effective programs for the prevention of complications of HBP in order to improve the condition of life of the patients and also the reduction of expenses, particularly related to renal replacement therapy.