Investigations shed sinister shadow over patient’s hypertension and weight loss

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Investigations shed sinister shadow over patient’s hypertension and weight loss

Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley

The sphygmomanometer was in perfect working order when it registered 230/116mmHg
The sphygmomanometer was in perfect working order when it registered 230/116mmHg (Image: Muneer ahmed ok on Unsplash)

GP Jonathan Bentley notes that serious conditions do not miraculously evaporate just because we are in a COVID-19 lockdown

Key points, Patients with hypertension usually have essential (primary) hypertension, but it is advisable to do a workup for underlying causes of newly diagnosed , Pract Green w Pale Yellow