ABSTRACT

HYPERTENSION You are a pre-registration house officer (PRHO) in general practice and you have been asked by the practice nurse to see Mr Patel, a known hypertensive patient. She is concerned that his blood pressure has been poorly controlled, with the last measurement being 190/105 mmHg. Please explore why Mr Patel’s blood pressure is poorly controlled, explore any potential complications, and discuss your management plan with Mr Patel.