Scrubbed Up Clinical Handbook Lecture 24: Hypertension
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1Summary
This on-demand teaching session will provide medical professionals with critical knowledge about hypertension and its diagnosis and management. Learn how to diagnose hypertension through physical examination and use the relevant clinical tests to establish a diagnosis, as well as understand the various standards for treatment. Get up to date on the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and how to best use them in your practice. Join us to get the information you need to make clinically sound decisions.
Learning objectives
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Explain the definition of hypertension and the different causes associated with the condition.
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Describe the sign and symptoms of hypertension and its complications.
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Delineate the medical tests and procedures used for diagnosis of hypertension.
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Summarize the pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment methods used to manage hypertension.
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Analyze best practices for hypertension care and screening.