USMLE® Step 2 CK · Cardiovascular / Cardiology · Topic CV-HTN-01
Hypertension — diagnosis, targets & first-line therapy
Hypertension — diagnosis, targets & first-line therapy (CV-HTN-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Cardiovascular / Cardiology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 179). Guideline basis: 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Hypertension. Covers: Staging & diagnostic threshold for treatment, First-line agents & BP goals, Compelling indications & special populations, Drug class pitfalls & contraindications. Practice 34 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- CV-HTN-01
- Chapter
- Cardiovascular / Cardiology
- Review Book Page
- p. 179
- QuestionBank Items
- 34 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Hypertension
Key Clinical Sections
- Staging & diagnostic threshold for treatment
- First-line agents & BP goals
- Compelling indications & special populations
- Drug class pitfalls & contraindications
- Hypertension in pregnancy
- Renovascular hypertension