Routine chest roentgenograms and electrocardiograms. Usefulness in the hypertensive workup

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Abstract
The records of all patients entering the Hypertension Clinic in 1974 were reviewed. One hundred sixteen met the criteria for hypertension and had a routine chest roentgenogram and/or ECG obtained for the evaluation of hypertension. Routine chest films and ECG led to therapeutic or diagnostic interventions in only 2 instances, were not useful as baseline examinations, were never used for prognostic purposes, and not once influenced hypertensive management. The value of routine chest roentgenograms and ECG cannot be defended on the basis of their contribution to the workup of hypertension.

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