Drug Resistant Hypertension | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient with resistant hypertension?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Does the patient have?

• primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's disease)?

Yes

• atherosclerosis with renovascular disease and/or aortic stiffening?

Yes

• obstructive sleep apnea?

Yes

• chronic kidney disease?

Yes

• a pheochromocytoma?

Yes

• coarctation of the aorta?

Yes

• cushing's disease?

Yes

• hyperparathyroidism?

Yes

Is/Does the patient?

• black?

Yes

• have a high dietary sodium intake?

Yes

• have a high baseline blood pressure?

Yes

• have a long history of poorly-controlled hypertension?

Yes

• have diabetes mellitus?

Yes

• obese?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of conditions associated with resistant hypertension

Number of risk factors associated with resistant hypertension

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
Imaging Studies
- Systolic Hypertension
Laboratory Tests
Other Testing
Criteria For Diagnosis
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
Complications
Differential Diagnosis And Mimics, Red Flags
Failure Handling, When To Refer
- Indications to Refer Patient with Hypertension to Specialist

Therapy

Options
- Management of Hypertension in African Americans
Selection
- Risk Score of Pocock et al for Death from Cardiovascular Disease in Adults with Raised Blood Pressure
- Indications to Refer Patient with Hypertension to Specialist
Pharmacogenetics
Dosage Calculations
- Aldosterone Breakthrough in Patient Receiving ACE Inhibitor or ARB Therapy for Hypertension
Dosage Adjustments
- Rebound Hypertension on Discontinuation of Beta-Blockers or Other Medications
Diet
- Management of Hypertension in African Americans
Physical And Lifestyle
- Hypertension Lifestyle Modifications
- Blood Pressure Control in Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
Prevention

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
Adverse Effects
Overdose And Reversal
- Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Comorbid Conditions

Patient Concerns

Quality Of Life
- Blood Pressure Control in Patient with Diabetes Mellitus
Psychological Response
- White Coat Hypertension

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Patient Concerns

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Causes and Risk Factors for Resistant Hypertension

Purpose: To evaluate a patient with resistant hypertension (RH) for possible causes and risk factors.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Patient Concerns

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10