Doctor, do I really need treatment for my current blood pressure?
- Author:
Choon How HOW
;
Hui Min Joanne QUAH
1
Author Information
1. SingHealth Polyclinics - Outram, 3 Second Hospital Ave, Singapore 168937. joanne.quah.h.m@singhealth.com.sg.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged;
Antihypertensive Agents;
therapeutic use;
Blood Pressure;
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;
complications;
Female;
Guidelines as Topic;
Humans;
Hypertension;
diagnosis;
therapy;
Male;
Patient Education as Topic;
Practice Guidelines as Topic;
Primary Health Care;
methods;
Risk Factors
- From:Singapore medical journal
2014;55(8):401-quiz 404
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hypertension is the most common chronic condition seen in primary care. It is a potentially modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and renal complications. The latest Joint National Committee recommendations in 2014 address common clinical questions from the best available science with regard to managing patients with hypertension. We review some of these recommendations and discuss how they may be applied in our practice.
