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Hypertension Evaluation

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  1. Goals
    1. Confirm Hypertension (see Hypertension Criteria)
    2. Identify associated risk factors
    3. Identify target organ disease
    4. Evaluate for secondary Hypertension
  2. Evaluation
    1. Hypertension Evaluation History
    2. Hypertension Evaluation Exam
    3. Hypertension Evaluation Labs
  3. Monitoring Protocol
    1. Mild Blood Pressure Increase
      1. Recheck in 1-2 months
    2. Moderate Blood Pressure Increase
      1. Recheck in 1-2 weeks
    3. Severe or accelerated Malignant Hypertension
      1. Immediate Treatment
    4. End Organ Damage
      1. Immediate Treatment

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