What is the proper workup of a patient with hypertension?
Cleve Clin J Med
; 75(9): 663-72, 2008 Sep.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18788227
Because hypertension is common and many tests are available, an uncritical approach to laboratory and radiologic evaluation leads to unnecessary expenses. However, in most patients, accurate blood pressure measurement, a focused history and physical examination, and a handful of basic tests are enough. In this review we address the key questions in the evaluation of the patient with an elevated pressure reading, ie, does the patient have sustained high blood pressure? And if so, is the hypertension primary or secondary, are other cardiovascular risk factors present, and is there evidence of target organ damage?
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hipertensión
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cleve Clin J Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos