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: Yazan Daaboul, Serge Korjian

Synonyms and keywords: High blood pressure; HBP; HTN; systemic hypertension; raised blood pressure; hyperpiesis; primary hypertension, idiopathic hypertension

Overview[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Hypertension from other Disorders[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Screening[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Blood Pressure Measurement | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | ETT | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Renal Arteriography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Blood pressure goals of treatment | Lifestyle Modification | Medical Therapy| Hypertension practice guidelines | Invasive Therapy

Landmark Trials[edit | edit source]

ABCD, ACCORD, AIRE, ALLHAT, ANBP2, BHAT, Captopril Trial, CIBIS, COPERNICUS, CONVINCE, EPHESUS, HOPE, HYVET, IDNT, INVEST, LIFE, MERIT-HF, MRFIT, NAVIGATOR, PROGRESS, ONTARGET, RALES, REIN, REIN-2, RENAAL, SAVE, SOLVD, TRACE, UKPDS, ValHEFT, VALUE

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

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