Practical management of hypertension in adults

Authors

  • Kamel El-Reshaid Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, P O Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait

Abstract

Hypertension is the most powerful, independent, preventable risk factor for death and disability from cardiovascular diseases.  Initial clinical assessment and diagnostic testing are essential to disclose; (a) secondary causes to avoid resistant cases that needs specific therapy, (b) co-morbid conditions that limits choice of drug-therapy, and (c) target organ damage that dictates specialized approach.  In this review article; an algorithm for its management is outlined that includes also specific practical approach to those with emergencies, urgencies and co-morbid conditions.

Keywords: adults, coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, renal failure, stroke.

Keywords:

adults, coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, renal failure, stroke

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v11i5.4986

Author Biography

Kamel El-Reshaid, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, P O Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, P O Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait

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2021-09-15
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El-Reshaid K. Practical management of hypertension in adults. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 15 [cited 2026 Jan. 11];11(5):131-5. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/4986

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El-Reshaid K. Practical management of hypertension in adults. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 15 [cited 2026 Jan. 11];11(5):131-5. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/4986

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