Description
In Chapter 2 of the CVD Masterclass, we delve into the diagnosis and evaluation of hypertension, the physiological variations and factors affecting BP, office BP measurement and hypertension diagnosis, out of clinic measurements, home BP monitoring (HBPM), ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM), and the importance and assessment of dipping pattern.
We also cover classification of hypertension subtypes, diagnostic clinical tests for hypertension, a diagnostic algorithm, and clinical situations when an echocardiography is recommended for arterial hypertension.