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Contents

AHA, 2018

Australia, 2016

Canada, 2017

HEARTs, 2018

ESC/ESH, 2018

Ethiopia, 2016

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Introduction to hypertension

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Definition of hypertension

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BP components

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Population at risk

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Hypertension and chronic illnesses

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Diagnosis of hypertension

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Methods of BP measurement

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True hypertension

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Masked hypertension

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White coat hypertension

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Cardiovascular risk stratification

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Cases of hypertension

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Genetic predisposition

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Behavioral risk factors

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Childhood risk factors

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Secondary cases hypertension

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Management of hypertension

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Non-pharmacological interventions

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Pharmacological therapy

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Management of hypertension with comorbidities

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Special groups (race, ethnicity, elderly)

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Other considerations

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Resistant hypertension

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6.2

Hypertension crisis

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Hypertension and pregnancy

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Hypertension and sexual dysfunctions

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Hypertension and patients undergoing surgery

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Strategies to improve BP control

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Strategies to improve treatment Adherence

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Structure Team-based care for hypertension

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Health information technology to improve BP control

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7.5

Monitoring and follow-up

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Health Literacy

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Access to health insurance &medications

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Social determinants

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