[Management of hypertension in the hypertension clinic].

Introduction: A recent Cochrane report concluded that an effective system for hypertension control has yet to be identified. This manuscript presents results from four years' work in a nurse-guided hypertension clinic. The aim of the hypertension clinic was to reduce the number of physician-consultations and to optimize hypertension treatment.

Treating the hypertensive patient in a nurse-led hypertension clinic.

Aims: This manuscript presents results from 4 years experience in a nurse-led hypertension clinic. The aim of the hypertension clinic was to optimize hypertension treatment and to reduce the number of physician consultations.

Materials And Methods: All patients were initially examined by cardiologists.