Hypertension

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Hypertension is a multisystem disease whose hallmark is the elevation of blood pressure.

Definition

Epidemiology

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Diagnosis & Natural History

Treatment

References

  • http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/jnc7full.pdf
  • (Formatting needed)"Major Outcomes in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients Randomized to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Calcium Channel Blocker vs Diuretic. The Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT)"The ALLHAT Officers and Coordinators for the ALLHAT Collaborative Research Group

JAMA. 2002;288:2981-2997.