The Pressure Cooker: Hypertension and Hemorrhagic Stroke
The Pressure Cooker: Hypertension and Hemorrhagic Stroke
The Pressure Cooker: Hypertension and Hemorrhagic Stroke
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<strong>Hypertension</strong> Diagnosis<br />
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SBP >140 mmHg <strong>and</strong>/or DBP >90 mmHg<br />
requires a specific visit for assessment of<br />
hypertension<br />
At the initial visit<br />
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At least three readings should be taken – the first reading<br />
discarded <strong>and</strong> the latter two averaged<br />
History <strong>and</strong> physical should be performed <strong>and</strong> diagnostic<br />
testing to determine end organ damage as indicated<br />
(CHEP, 2010)
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