Algorithm of the diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension
Hypertension, classification, diagnosis, treatment
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Algorithm of the approach to the diagnosis of arterial hypertension that defines the blood pressure thresholds that indicate the need to start treatment. It also guides in the optimization of the pharmacological treatment according to the patient’s comorbidities.
Authors
Filipe Cerca
Validation
Rita Aguiar
Bibliography
Williams B. et al. 2018 ESC/ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. European Heart Journal (2018) 39, 3021–3104