TALE 7 : HYPERTENSION TREATMENT STRATEGY
VIDEO GUIDE
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TREATMENT STRATERGIES OF HYPERTENSION
 Goal of antihypertensives.
 JNC 8 guidelines
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Treatment Algorithm
-Implementation of lifestyle interventions
-Categorization of patients based on Age, presence of DM or CKD
-Set up a BP GOAL
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Firstline drugs
 4 Classes of drugs: CCBs, ARBs, ACEI, or Diuretics
 Beta blocker NOT a first line agent
02:38
Continuation of algorithm
-After setting up the BP goal, initiate FIRST LINE therapy
-Select a TITRATION strategy
- A/B/C
-Then addition or titration of drugs based on the BP GOAL attainment.
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