Education
In this session, we cover the comprehensive guidelines for diagnosing and managing hypertension in adults, including those with type 2 diabetes. Key points include proper blood pressure measurement techniques, the importance of out-of-office monitoring, methods to identify target organ damage, postural blood pressure assessments, and referral criteria for severe cases. Detailed treatment thresholds, drug options based on patient demographics and comorbidities, and individualized blood pressure targets are also discussed to help you approach hypertension in a structured and practical way.
00:00 Introduction to Hypertension Management
00:13 Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
00:46 Diagnosis of Hypertension
01:20 Assessing Target Organ Damage
01:50 Postural Blood Pressure and Special Cases
02:21 Referral Guidelines for Hypertension
03:04 Lifestyle Modifications for Hypertension
03:23 Treatment Thresholds and Drug Choices
04:53 Stepwise Drug Escalation
05:38 Blood Pressure Targets
06:23 Special Considerations: White Coat and Masked Hypertension
06:46 Summary and Conclusion