Chronic hypertension resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayokunle Olubaniyi, M.B,B.S [2]
Overview
Classification
| Classification | Blood pressure (mmHg) |
|---|---|
| Normal | < 120/80 |
| Prehypertension | 120-139/80-89 |
| Stage 1 hypertension | 140-159/90-99 |
| Stage 2 hypertension | ≥ 160/110 |
| Isolated systolic hypertension | |
| Isolated diastolic hypertension |
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Common Causes
Diagnosis
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the diagnosis of
Treatment
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the treatment of