title: Hypertension in the military patient.
abstract: Hypertension and hypertension-related diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A diagnosis of hypertension can have serious occupational implications for military personnel. This article examines the diagnosis and management of hypertension in military personnel, in the context of current international standards. We consider the consequences of hypertension in the military environment and potential military-specific issues relating to hypertension.
authors.affiliation: MDHU Portsmouth, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK.
authors.forename: Alys
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Holdsworth
authors.affiliation: RCDM (Oxford), John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Arcy
authors.affiliation: AMD, Marlborough Lines, Andover, UK.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Casadei
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
keywords: AVIATION MEDICINE; OCCUPATIONAL & INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE