Clinical Case Database / Category: Clinical Care
Systolic hypertension
Publication details
Owen Lloyd Thomas, MBBCh, MRCGP, DOccMed
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 6, p.5 (123Doc Education, London, July 2011)
Abstract
Systemic hypertension is very common amongst adults, and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. Isolated systolic hypertension is the most common variant in the elderly, making up sixty percent of the cases in this age group. This case demonstrates the assessment of a patient presenting with newly diagnosed isolated systolic hypertension; including a full history, examination, routine investigations and grading of cardiovascular risk. Management is based on a combination of lifestyle measures, in this case followed by drug treatment. For introduction of medication a step-wise algorithm is used, aiming to combine drugs in the most logical way to maximise the fall in blood pressure. Systemic hypertension requires lifelong follow up and the majority of patients will need combinations of medications to adequately treat the condition.
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Authors
Owen Lloyd Thomas, MBBCh, MRCGP, DOccMed
Brynhyfryd Surgery, Brynhyfryd Square
Swansea,
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