Title: Hypertension : common patient presentations in the developing world : main article
Abstract: Hypertension is an increasing problem in the developing world because of urbanisation and changes in lifestyle. Screening and case finding is important in the detection of hypertension. Patients in the developing world are likely to present with symptoms of end-organ damage. Hypertensive crises may be urgencies or emergencies. The prevalence of dementia and cognitive dysfunction is increased in hypertensive patients. Some patients will present with symptoms indicative of chronic kidney disease. In 90% of patients heart failure is preceded by hypertension. There is a known concordance of diabetes and hypertension. Obstructive sleep apnoea is an acknowledged cause of hypertension. Urinary flow obstruction and pregnancy can aggravate or cause hypertension.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-05-01
Language: en
Type: article
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