Chronic hypertension resident survival guide

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]

Overview

Classification

Classification Blood pressure (mmHg)
Normal < 120/80
Prehypertension 120-139/80-89
Stage 1 hypertension 140-159/90-99
Stage 2 hypertension ≥ 160/110
Isolated systolic hypertension
Isolated diastolic hypertension

Causes

Life Threatening Causes

Common Causes

Diagnosis

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General Approach to Suspected Hypertension

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Complete Diagnostic Approach

Treatment

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Do's

Don'ts

References


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