Nur Samsu Division of Nephrology and Hypertension 2014
Initial Evaluation 1.
2.
3. 4. 5.
Confirm diagnosis (Repeat readings, home BP, ABP) Screen for secondary causes Estimate CV risk status Assess Target Organ Damage Co-morbid conditions
Common problems in BP measurement Wrong cuff size Excess pressure of stethoscope Patient arm at the wrong level White coat effect Auscultatory Gap (silent gap)
Risk Factors of Clinical Events
BP level
Calculated CV risk (estimated from factors such as age, gender, smoking history etc.)
Presence of target organ damage
Presence of established CV disease
Concomitant disease associated with CV risk (e.g. diabetes or CKD)
FRAMINGHAM RISK CALCULATOR
Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk: ESHESC Guidelines BP (mmHg) Other RF, OD or disease
Normal
High normal
Grade 1
Grade 2
SBP 120–129 or DBP 80–84
SBP 130–139 or DBP 85–89
SBP 140–159 or DBP 90–99
SBP 160–179 or DBP 100–109
SBP 180 or DBP 110
No other RF
Average risk
Average risk
Low added risk
Moderate added risk
High added risk
1–2 RF
Low added risk
Low added risk
Moderate added risk
Moderate added risk
Very high added risk
3 RF, MS, OD or diabetes
Moderate added risk
High added risk
High added risk
High added risk
Very high added risk
Established CV or renal disease
Very high added risk
Very high added risk
Very high added risk
Very high added risk
Very high added risk
MS = metabolic syndrome OD = subclinical organ damage RF = risk factors
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