Hypertension Diagnosis and Management Approach

ABSTRACT

Background: Hypertension is one of the most common diseases nowadays. It affects about 25% of the adult globalpopulation and can lead to highly morbid cardiovascular or cerebrovascular complications. However, whenrecognized early, appropriate lifestyle-related measures and occasionally pharmacologic interventions can helpgreatly reduce its risks. Objective: In this study, we aim to provide summarized, yet comprehensive review paperfocusing on diagnosis and management of hypertension. Methods: We searched PubMed using keywords such ashypertension, its screening, diagnosis, and treatment, and family medicine. Conclusion: Essential hypertensionis a systemic disease that can kill the affected people silently. Nevertheless, knowing a lot about its risk factorsand how they can be tackled to prevent it or even to greatly reduce its effects once it develops is of highimportance; and here the major role of a family physician is revealed.