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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, Serge Korjian
Synonyms and keywords: High blood pressure; HBP; HTN; systemic hypertension; raised blood pressure; hyperpiesis; primary hypertension, idiopathic hypertension
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hypertension from other Disorders
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Blood Pressure Measurement | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | ETT | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Renal Arteriography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Blood pressure goals of treatment | Lifestyle Modification | Medical Therapy| Hypertension practice guidelines | Invasive Therapy
Landmark Trials
ABCD, ACCORD, AIRE, ALLHAT, ANBP2, BHAT, Captopril Trial, CIBIS, COPERNICUS, CONVINCE, EPHESUS, HOPE, HYVET, IDNT, INVEST, LIFE, MERIT-HF, MRFIT, NAVIGATOR, PROGRESS, ONTARGET, RALES, REIN, REIN-2, RENAAL, SAVE, SOLVD, TRACE, UKPDS, ValHEFT, VALUE