Hypertension - from diagnosis to therapy. Part I - diagnosis and classification of hypertension
Journal Title: Przewodnik Lekarza - Year 2005, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Arterial hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases and one of the most important cardiovascular risk factors. According to WHO/ISH classification there are following classes of hypertension: mild, moderate and severe as well as isolated systolic hypertension. Hypertension management includes both non pharmacological and pharmacological treatment as well as treatment of diseases leading to secondary hypertension. Pharmacological treatment depends on total cardiovascular risk which is related to blood pressure values, coexisting diseases, hypertension complications and other risk factors. The aim of the therapy is to achieve blood pressure values lower then 140/90 mmHg in average patients and lower then 130/80 mmHg in patients with diabetes or renal failure.
Authors and Affiliations
Monika Skrzypiec-Spring, Ewa Chlebda, Adam Spring, Anna Merwid-Ląd, Małgorzata Trocha, Dorota Szumny
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