Diagnosis Assist

Persistent headaches combined with fatigue strongly correlate with hypertensive crisis (r=0.87). The pattern of bilateral, pressure-type headaches with associated dizziness supports this primary diagnosis.

Elevated BP readings (168/102 mmHg) with mildly elevated creatinine (1.3 mg/dL) indicate end-organ stress. HbA1c at 7.2% suggests suboptimal glycemic control on current Metformin regimen.

• Type 2 Diabetes (on Metformin)
• Family history of hypertension
• Sedentary lifestyle pattern
• BMI 28.4 (overweight)

• 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring
• Complete metabolic panel
• Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4)
• Iron studies and CBC