Asymptomatic hypertension

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JNC-7 Classification

Class  Systolic
Diasolic
Normal <120 and <80
Pre-hypertension 120-130 or 80-89
Stage 1 140-150 or 90-99
Stage 2 ≥160 or ≥100

Work-Up

  1. Upreg
  2. <120 diastolic --> home, outpt rx
  3. >210 systolic or >120-130 diastolic --> search end organ
    1. Chem 7 (creatinine)
    2. UA (protein)?
    3. ECG?

Note:

The Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure recommends an average of 2 or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings on each of 2 or more office visits to establish the diagnosis

Treatment

  1. HCTZ all
  2. 2dary= B-blockers; Ca channel in AA
  3. also ACE in CHF, DM