Hypertension — Uganda (General Adult population)
Classification
Normal: <120/80. Pre-hypertension: 120-139/80-89. Stage 1: 140-159/90-99. Stage 2: >160/>100.
Clinical Features
Majority are symptomless. General symptoms: Headache, palpitations, dizziness. Complications: stroke, heart failure, renal failure, visual impairment.
Investigations
Urine analysis, blood sugar, U&Es, Chest X-ray, ECG.
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