A 56-year-old man comes into your office as a new patient. Seven years ago, at a work-related health screening, he was diagnosed with hypertension with a blood pressure of 140/90. He saw a physician who prescribed a "medication" and encouraged him to lose some weight, diet, and exercise. Since that time, the patient has not sought medical attention:

What is the probable diagnosis?

What are other possible diagnoses?

what diagnostic studies and basic treatments are most appropriate to order and why?

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Probable Diagnosis Based on the patients history of hypertension seven years ago and not seeking med... View the full answer