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HYPERTENSION (DIAGNOSIS (TOD (TC and HDL, ECG, hypertensive retinopathy,…
HYPERTENSION
DIAGNOSIS
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STAGES
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Severe:
- systolic >180
- diastolic >110
start antihypertensives
- if no signs of accelerated and malig
admission
- 220/120 or higher
- 180/110 with signs of accelerated or malignancy
- lifestyle, adherence, annual reviews
- if TOD, offer treatment
- if under 40, specialist referral
MANAGEMENT
PHARMACOLOGICAL
>55/B: CCB :arrow_right: add ARB :arrow_right: add bendro :arrow_right: add diuretic or alpha/beta blocker
<55: ACE :arrow_right: add CCB :arrow_right: add bendro :arrow_right: add diuretic or alpha/beta blocker
LIFESTYLE
diet, salt, alcohol, smoking, caffeine, stress