Chronic hypertension physical examination

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Hypertension Main page

Overview

Causes

Classification

Primary Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Hypertensive Emergency
Hypertensive Urgency

Screening

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Taylor Palmieri

Physical Examination

The physical examination should look for end organ disease and underlying causes of hypertension.

Appearance

  • Obesity may be present which is a risk factor for hypertension

Skin

Head

Eyes

Neck

Heart

Lung exam

Abdomen

References

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