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Laboratory
tests: baseline
lab tests that should be considered in hypertensive patients prior to starting
treatment include the following:
CBC, ekg, sodium, potassium, fasting blood glucose, bun, creatinine,
HDL and total cholesterol, and urinalysis.
Other tests that can be considered if clinically indicated include
echocardiogram to evaluate for LVH, fasting lipid panel, TSH, 24-hour
creatinine clearance, 24-hour urinary protein, 24-hour urine metanephrine,
microalbuminuria, cortisol level, and renal and/or arterial ultrasound.
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