Review Article

Hypertension Management in the High Cardiovascular Risk Population

Table 2

Nontraditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Endothelial dysfunction
Microalbuminuria
Increased Apolipoprotein B levels
Increased fibrinogen levels
Increased plasma activator inhibitor-1 level
Increased C-reactive protein and other inflammatory markers
Absence of nocturnal dipping in blood pressure and pulse
Salt sensitivity
Left ventricular hypertrophy