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[Rational assessment procedure in hypertension].

P Weidmann1, Y Allemann, P Ferrari

  • 1Med. Universitätspoliklinik, Bern.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|June 2, 1992
PubMed
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Diagnosing hypertension requires careful blood pressure monitoring to distinguish true hypertension from the

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Public Health
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Risk Factor Assessment

Context:

  • Hypertension diagnosis relies on serial blood pressure measurements.
  • The 'white coat effect' can elevate readings in medical settings, necessitating further evaluation.
  • Borderline or established hypertension often coexists with other cardiovascular risk factors.

Purpose:

  • To outline diagnostic criteria for hypertension, including the 'white coat effect'.
  • To emphasize the evaluation of associated cardiovascular risk factors in hypertensive patients.
  • To guide appropriate etiological investigation strategies for hypertension.

Summary:

  • Accurate hypertension diagnosis involves differentiating true hypertension from the 'white coat effect' using methods like self-monitoring or ambulatory profiling.
  • Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes is crucial for both borderline and established hypertension.
  • Etiological investigation for hypertension should be individualized, considering patient-specific factors and potential therapeutic benefits.

Impact:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of hypertension significantly improves patient prognosis.
  • Distinguishing between essential and secondary hypertension guides targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic efforts enhances patient well-being and socio-economic balance.

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