title: An introduction to causes, detection and management of hypertension.
abstract: This article examines the incidence of hypertension, the importance of early detection and the nurse's role. Lifestyle modification measures and medication are discussed, incorporating national guidelines.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, London. j.breen@rbht.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Breen
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D015995:Prevalence; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents