- Essential Hypertension (New Diagnosis).
- Secondary Hypertension.
- Resistant Hypertension.
- Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension (Hypertensive Urgency).
- Severe Symptomatic Hypertension (Hypertensive Crisis)
- Hypertension in elderly patients.
- Gestational Hypertension.
- Hypertension in dialysis patients.
Important Links
- Definition of Hypertension in Adults.
- Evaluation of a patient newly diagnosed with Hypertension.
- The New ACC/AHA High Blood Pressure Guidelines (2017).
- JNC 8 Hypertension Guidelines.
- Causes of Inaccurate Blood Pressure Measurements.
- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Blood Pressure Recommendations.
JAMA 2014;311(5):507-520. 2014 Evidence-based guideline for the management of high blood pressure in adults: Report from the panel members appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8).