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Adult hypertension referral pathway and therapeutic management: British and Irish Hypertension Society position statement
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Human Hypertension; January 2024, Vol. 38 Issue: 1 p3-7, 5p
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ISSN
09509240; 14765527
Abstract
In the UK, most adults with hypertension are managed in Primary Care. Referrals to Secondary Care Hypertension Specialists are targeted to patients in whom further investigations are likely to change management decisions. In this position statement the British and Irish Hypertension Society provide clinicians with a framework for referring patients to Hypertension Specialists. Additional therapeutic advice is provided to optimise patient management whilst awaiting specialist review. Our aim is to ensure that referral criteria to Hypertension Specialists are consistent across the UK and Ireland to ensure equitable access for all patients.