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     Chapter 2
     Hypertension and Non-Cardiac
     Vascular Conditions

    This chapter contains three parts:

 Part 2.1 -   Hypertension
 Part 2.2 -   Vascular Conditions of the Lower Limbs
 Part 2.3 -   Other Non-Cardiac Vascular Conditions

INTRODUCTION

   This chapter is to be applied in determining impairment ratings for hypertension and non-cardiac vascular conditions. For conditions affecting the heart itself refer to Chapter 1 (Cardiorespiratory Impairment).

     PART 2.1: HYPERTENSION

    Hypertension, of itself, does not affect effort tolerance. Therefore, uncomplicated hypertension is not to be assessed under Chapter 1 (Cardiorespiratory Impairment) but in the manner set out below.

    Calculation of the impairment rating for hypertension

    Follow the steps below to calculate the impairment rating for hypertension.

    STEP           Establish whether any target organ damage is present.         Page
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