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Hypertension Overview

Watch ▶Hypertension: Pathology review

Risk Factors

• Family history
• Age
• Black ethnicity
• DM
• High salt intake
• Alcohol use
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity

Hypertension Diagnosis

Watch ▶Approach to hypertension: Clinical sciences

Screening for hypertension

• Indications
  • Annual screening
    • Individuals > 40 years of age
    • Adults of any age with risk factors for primary hypertension
  • Screening every 3–5 years
    • Individuals 18–39 years of age with previously normal blood pressure (< 130/85 mm Hg) and no risk factors
• Method
  • In-office blood pressure measurement
    • If elevated, measurements should be repeated on both arms
    • Elevated average blood pressure on at least two readings obtained on at least two separate visits supports a diagnosis of hypertension.

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What is the likely physiologic cause of isolated systolic hypertension in an elderly patient?

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