CONTROL OF RISK-FACTORS IN PERIPHERAL VASCULAR-DISEASE - MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION

Hypertension is a highly prevalent disorder and a potent factor in pro moting atherosclerosis. Identifying and controlling high blood pressur e are major goals in caring for the vascular patient. A focused histor y and physical examination and selected laboratory studies will identi fy potential underlying land remediable) causes of hypertension, targe t organ effects, and other risk factors for vascular disorders. Lifest yle changes and pharmacologic therapy tailored for this patient popula tion are discussed, along with the importance of considering whether r enovascular hypertension is present.