6. hypertension and MI Flashcards
1
Q
what is hypertension
A
sustained or danagerously high blood pressure
2
Q
what defines hypertension
A
sbp >140
dbp >90
3
Q
adverse effects of medicine
A
bb can decrease exercise response
aplha blockers, calcium channel blockers can cause post exercise hypotension
bb can effect thermoregulatory response
4
Q
effect on exercise response
A
sbp will increase faster
mod inc in dbp
10-20 mmhg reduction post exercise
5-10 ave reduction in bp at rest
5
Q
two types of mi
A
- subendocardial
- transmural
