Tests for suspected causes and complications may be performed. These are guided by the symptoms presented, history, and results of examination. Treatment may occur at home with close supervision by the health care provider, or may occur in the hospital. Medications such as hydralazine, diazoxide, or nitroprusside may be required if the blood pressure is very high. Other medications may include reserpine, rauwolfia alkaloids, or guanethidine.
Hypertension is controllable with treatment.
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