271 - Hypertensive Vascular Disease Flashcards
Which disease are doubled in frequency due to HTN (HyperTensioN)?
- CHD
- CHF
- Stroke (ischemic/ hemorrhagic)
- RF (Renal failure)
- PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
_____ and _____ are strong independent risk factors for HTN
- Obesity
2. Weight increase
The ratio between ____ and ____ in the urine has higher correlation to HTN risk than when considered separately
- Sodium
2. Potassium
_____ of patients with HTN are > ____ overweight
- 60%
2. 20%
____ and ____ are the two determinants of arterial pressure
- Cardiac output
2. Peripheral resistance
What are the two adrenergic receptor groups
- Alpha (A1, A2)
2. Beta
Explain what are the Alpha1 receptors (4)
- Activated by norepinephrine
- Found in the post synaptic cells of smooth muscle
- Cause vasoconstriction when stimulated
- Increase tubular absorption of sodium in kidney
Explain what are the Alpha2 receptors (2)
- Found in the presynaptic membrane- synthesizing norepinephrine.
- When stimulated by catecholamines they create negative feedback- blocking norepinephrine release
How HTN drugs affect A1 and A2?
- Inhibit A1 receptors
2. Act as agonists for A2
Beta receptors are activated by ____
Epinephrine
How does the activation of B1 receptors increase CO?
Increase the rate and contractility of the heart
Activation of B2 receptors by ____ cause ____ of smooth muscle and _____
Epinephrine
Relaxation
Vasodilatation
the RAAS system contribute to the regulation of _____ mainly by _____ of _____ and sodium absorption by_____
Arterial pressure
Vasoconstriction
AT2
Aldosterone
Where does renin ins mostly synthesized from?
Afferent arteriole
What are the 3 triggers for the release of renin?
- Decrease in the transition of NaCl to the distal part of the thick ascending limb bordering the macula densa
- Decrease in the pressure inside the afferent arteriole (baroreceptor mechanism_
- Sympathetic stimulation of the renin-secreting-cells through B1 receptors
____ is the main factor leading to the synthesis and secretion of _____ from the zona glomerulosa in the ______
AT2
Aldosterone
Adrenal cortex
AT2 is a growth stimulator and when in excess may contribute to process such as (3)
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiac hypertrophy
- RF
Aldosterone is a potent mineralocorticoid which increase ____ absorption through ____ in the _____ cells in the cortical collecting duct
Sodium
ENaC (Epithelial sodium channel_
Principle
Which organs are affected due to HTN?
Heart
Brain
Kidney
Peripheral arteries
What is the range for: Normal, Prehypertension, Stage 1 hypertension, Stage 2 hypertension, Isolated systolic hypertension?
- <120 / <80
- 120-138 / 80-89
- 140-159 / 90-99
- > =160 / or >=100
- > =140 / and <90
____% of patients are diagnosed with primary HTN while ____% have a secondary reason for HTN
80-95
2-20
Primary HTN tends to be more ______and is a combination of _____ and _____ factors
Familial
Environmental
Genetic
In BMI of > ____ developing HTN is more likely
30
What is the metabolic syndrome?
- Insulin resistance
- Visceral fat and weight gain
- Dyslipidemia
HTN exist in more than ____ of patients with CRF. Proteinuria of > ____ and urine sediments are indicative for primary ______ disease
80%
1000 mg/dl
Renal
What are the two in risk groups for renal artery blockage?
- Old age patients with a blocking plaque in the proximal renal vein
- Patients with fibromuscular dysplasia (usually Caucasian young females0
What is the gold standard for diagnosing and assessing renal artery lesions?
Contrast arteriography
How much of the artery needs to be blocked to have a functional effect?
70%
What are the most effective treatments for HTN
ACEI
ARBS
How many of HTN patients have primary aldostrenism?
15%
Most of the primary aldosteronism patients are symptomatic, but may suffer from:
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Paresthesia/ muscle weakness (due to hypokalemia/ alkalosis)
A good screening test for primary aldosteronism is____ taken in the morning
PA (Plasma Aldosterone) / PRA (Plasma Renin Activity)
A ratio of > ____ together with ____ serum concentration of > ____ has high specificity and sensitivity for _____
30:1
Aldosterone
555 pmol/L
Aldosterone producing adenoma
In patients with increase ratio diagnosis may be based on showing failure for _____ _____ in the plasma to a level below ____ after giving ___ liters of isotonic saline within ___ hours
Aldosterone suppression
277 pmol/L
2
4