Systemic Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
Typically, essential hypertension is recognized in the third decade of life and progresses slowly over many years. Studies…
Approach to hypertension diagnosis
It is important to diagnose the cause of hypertension and treat it if it is significant, but equally…
Hypertension Basic Mechanisms
Arterial hypertension is caused by a decreased compliance of the large arteries, an increased resistance of the systemic…
Causes of Hypertension
The common causes of hypertension at different ages are given in Table 22-22.…
Resistant Hypertension
Resistant hypertension is defined in JNC 7 as the failure to reach blood pressure control in patients who…
Is pseudohypertension or office hypertension likely?
Pseudohypertension is found occasionally in older patients with generalized atherosclerosis leading to a stiffened brachial artery. In this…
Hypertension - Developing an Antihypertensive Regimen
Historically, data from a number of large trials support the overall conclusion that antihypertensive therapy with diuretics and…
Special Considerations in the Treatment of Diabetic Hypertensive Patients
Hypertensive patients with diabetes are at particularly high risk for cardiovascular events. More aggressive treatment of hypertension in…
Complications of Untreated Hypertension
Complications of hypertension are related either to sustained elevations of blood pressure, with consequent changes in the vasculature…
Hypertension Nonpharmacologic Therapy
Lifestyle modification may have an impact on morbidity and mortality. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and…
Goals of Hypertension Treatment
Treatment should ideally be offered to all persons in whom blood pressure reduction, irrespective of initial blood pressure…
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