Chart 4.1. – Clinical and laboratory assessment.

Perform accurate BP measurements for diagnostic confirmation of HT (Chapter 2)
Ask about family history of HT
Identify associated renal and cardiovascular risk factors
Investigate EOD (subclinical or clinically manifested)
Investigate presence of other diseases
Ask about drugs and medications that may interfere with BP
Apply global CV risk score (Chapter 5)
Screen for signs of secondary HT (Chapter 15)

BP: blood pressure; CV: cardiovascular; EOD: end-organ damage; HT: hypertension.