Hypertension.
The current JNC-VI criteria for diagnosis and classification of hypertension are discussed. The laboratory evaluation of both essential and secondary hypertension is examined, and recommendations are made in this regard. Finally, the complications and treatment of essential hypertension and the causes and management of resistant hypertension are discussed.
Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Kenner, Louisiana 70065, USA.
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Zoorob
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Arif
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Morelli
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006977:Hypertension, Renal / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D012016:Reference Values
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents