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==Overview== | |||
Additional imaging studies are often performed to evaluate for end organ damage in the patient with hypertension. | |||
==Electrocardiogram== | |||
* An [[electrocardiogram]] (EKG/ECG) is performed to evaluate for the presence of [[left ventricular hypertrophy]] or [[silent myocardial infarction]]. | |||
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* A [[chest X-ray]] is performed to evaluate for signs of [[cardiac enlargement]] or evidence of [[Congestive heart failure|cardiac failure]]. | |||
== | == Echocardiography or Ultrasound == | ||
* [[ | * An [[echocardiogram]] can help in diagnosing [[left ventricular hypertrophy]] and [[diastolic dysfunction]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Taylor Palmieri
Overview
Additional imaging studies are often performed to evaluate for end organ damage in the patient with hypertension.
Electrocardiogram
- An electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) is performed to evaluate for the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy or silent myocardial infarction.
Chest X-ray
- A chest X-ray is performed to evaluate for signs of cardiac enlargement or evidence of cardiac failure.
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
- An echocardiogram can help in diagnosing left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction.