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PROTOCOL
NEW PATIENT or NEW ONSET :
FIRST VISIT:
FOLLOW UP VISIT:
Once HTN is controlled, the next visit should be in 3 months. If HTN is still at
goal, subsequent visits should be every 6 months for all patients(or 3-6
months if co-morbidities present).
Pertinent labs (CBC, CMP, Fasting Lipids, etc) - should be checked every 6
months if men > 55 y/o and women > 65 y/o OR every 12 months if men <
55 y/o and women < 65 y/o.
Do not abandon your patient. Develop a reminder system for follow up visits.
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HYPERTENSION
PROTOCOL
RED ALERTS:
REMINDERS:
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