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Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Hypertension

Questions

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What are the objectives of clinical evaluation of a patient with hypertension?

To identify potentially correctable causes of hypertension
To identify other cardiovascular risk factors or concomitant disorders that may influence prognosis and guide treatment
To assess end-organ damage (which may affect therapy) and identify baseline abnormalities
To assess previous treatment experiences and obstacles to therapy

2

What is the appropriate method to check blood pressure?

See Chapter 1: Measurement of Blood Pressure in the Office

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