Clinical aspects of arterial hypertension for the general practitioner

Authors

  • Armando Vidalón-Fernández Sociedad Peruana de Nefrología, Sociedad Peruana de Transplantes, Sociedad Peruana de Hipertensión Arterial.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v71i4.101

Keywords:

Hypertension, classification, diagnosis, blood pressure, diagnosis clinical.

Abstract

We review basic clinical aspects of arterial hypertension (AHT). A detailed and updated definition of arterial hypertension and its correspondent classification is presented, the purpose of diagnosis, correct measurement of blood pressure and AHT identifiable causes, clinical and laboratory evaluation, vascular risk factors and target organ damage, as well as the importance of overweight/obesity and common misconceptions on AHT.

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Published

2010-12-31

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Simposio

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Copyright (c) 2010 Armando Vidalón-Fernández

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How to Cite

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Vidalón-Fernández A. Clinical aspects of arterial hypertension for the general practitioner. An Fac med [Internet]. 2010 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];71(4):237-9. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/101