Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Guidelines for evaluating and treating hypertension.

C Ryan

    Geriatrics
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Patients with high blood pressure should undergo evaluation. Correctable causes are rare unless initial tests show abnormalities. Diuretics are the primary treatment, with further steps if needed.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The utility of <i>T. pallidum</i> PCR testing in the diagnosis of congenital syphilis: a systematic review.

    Infectious diseases (London, England)·2025
    Same author

    Central Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities.

    Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR·2025
    Same author

    Pharmacist prescribing in cancer services: A scoping review.

    Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP·2025
    Same author

    Sex-related pathophysiological mechanisms may be present before symptoms of HFpEF develop.

    ESC heart failure·2025
    Same author

    Comparing self-report medication data from a longitudinal study on intellectual disability and national dispensing records.

    Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR·2024
    Same author

    Echocardiography in Training in Intensive Care - What Have We Learned.

    Irish medical journal·2024
    Same journal

    A new method of local treatment of rheumatoid and traumatic affections of the joints.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Cardiovascular deterioration.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Some prophylactic suggestions regarding the science of geriatrics.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    The senile and prematurely senile skin.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Guillain-Barré's disease in the older age group.

    Geriatrics·2010
    Same journal

    Pancreatitis in geriatric practice.

    Geriatrics·2010
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Nephrology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) requires evaluation.
    • Extensive workup for secondary causes is typically not needed initially.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for hypertension.
    • To emphasize the role of diuretics and step-care therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of diagnostic criteria for hypertension.
    • Guidelines for initiating antihypertensive therapy.
    • Principles of step-care management.

    Main Results:

    • Hypertensive workup is indicated for persistent elevated blood pressure.
    • Secondary cause evaluation is reserved for specific clinical findings.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Diuretics form the foundation of hypertension treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Initial management of hypertension relies on diuretics.
    • A step-care approach is used for resistant hypertension.
    • Focus on correctable causes only when indicated by initial assessment.