High Blood Pressure (Arterial Hypertension): Test and Diagnosis

1st-order laboratory parameters-obligatory laboratory tests.

Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification.

* Values in square brackets for early hypertensive end organ damage.

Further notes

  • Arterial hypertension may have up to 10% endocrine causes. Younger and refractory patients should therefore also be evaluated for endocrine causes of hypertension.
  • Primary hyperaldosteronism should always be initially ruled out in patients with arterial hypertension >150/100 mm Hg (see below * ).