Challenges in the diagnosis of arterial hypertension in consulting room

  • Guillermo Quiroz Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Keywords: Blood pressure, Arterial hypertension, Episodio hypertension, White coat hypertension

Abstract

We review some important factors to consider when assessing a patients blood pressure and the factors for a correct hypertension diagnosing, in order to avoid over or under diagnosis. We review the terms episodic hypertension, white coat hypertension, masked_ hypertension and other concepts.

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Published
2006-06-29
How to Cite
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Quiroz G. Challenges in the diagnosis of arterial hypertension in consulting room. Acta Med Peru [Internet]. 2006Jun.29 [cited 2024Mar.28];23(2):87 -92. Available from: https://amp.cmp.org.pe/index.php/AMP/article/view/1153
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