Goals of therapy
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Initiation of therapy Having assessed the patient and determined the overall risk profile, management of hypertension should proceed as follows: In low risk patients, institute life style modifications and observe BP for a period of 3 months, before deciding whether to initiate drug therapy. In medium risk patients, institute life style modifications and monitor BP on a monthly basis. If after a period of 2-3 months, BP remains above 140/90, then initiate drug therapy. In high and very high-risk groups, initiate immediate drug treatment for hypertension and other risk factors.
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