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4. Essential hypertension Flashcards

1
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How common is it?

A

Very common

1 in 3 UK adults

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Who does it affect?

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All ages

Most common >65s

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What causes it?

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Raised peripheral resistance
Prolonged smooth muscle contraction in small arterioles leads to structural changes eg thickening of vessel walls
Causing irreversible rise in PR

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4
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How does it present?

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Usually asymptomatic

Headaches, fatigue, vision problems

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What signs may the patient have on examination?

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Irregular heartbeat

Haematuria

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What other conditions might present similarly?

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CKD
Renal artery stenosis
Pre-eclampsia
Coarctation of aorta

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How would you investigate?

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Taking bp reading

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How would you investigate?

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Taking bp reading in both arms - record lowest reading

ABPM

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What treatments are there?

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ACEis, A2RBs, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics

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What complications are there?

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MI
Stroke
Heart failure
Peripheral vascular disease
Renal disease
AAs
Vascular dementia
Retinopathy
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