[Principal conclusions of the Argentine Consensus on Arterial Hypertension]

Abstract

A summary is presented in this article of the principal concepts of the Argentine Consensus on Arterial Hypertension, which has been carried out for the first time jointly by the three main scientific societies associated with the diagnosis and treatment of arterial hypertension in Argentina (Argentine Society of Arterial Hypertension, Argentine Society of Cardiology and Argentine Federation of Cardiology). Among its main points, is emphasised the need to improve the diagnosis and control of high blood pressure, the use of ambulatory blood pressure measurement techniques, the importance of the risk stratification of the hypertensive patient, and the early use of pharmacological combinations in the treatment as a means to quickly achieve control. Finally, it lists the main recommendations for the management of hypertension in special populations, such as pregnant women, elderly people, diabetics, resistant patients, as well as patients with chronic kidney disease.

Keywords: Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring; Anti-hypertensive drugs combinations; Anti-hypertensive treatment; Combinaciones de antihipertensivos; Diagnosis; Diagnóstico; Home blood pressure monitoring; Monitorización ambulatoria de presión arterial; Monitorización domiciliaria de presión arterial; Tratamiento antihipertensivo.