CARDS Flashcards
How might HTN present in clinic?
asymptomatic or with HA
How might HTN present in clinic?
asymptomatic or with HA
Define Stage 1 HTN.
SBP 140-159
DBP 90-99
Define Stage 2 HTN.
SBP >160
DBP >100
Define malignant HTN.
SBP > 180
DBP > 120
What are some signs of target organ damage?
-retinopathy: cotton wool spots, AV nicking, hemorrhages
-heart: increase LV tension causes CHF
-nephropathy
-brain: stroke
PV: claudication, decreased pulses
What labs are done when working up a HTN patient?
- EKG
- Hgb/Hct
- UA
- cholesterol
- FBG
- potassium, calcium, creatinine
BP Tx Goal for Uncomplicated HTN
BP Tx Goal for HTN in Pts with Renal Dz, DM or CAD
BP Tx Goal for Pts with Heart Failure
Big 5 Lifestyle Modifications for HTN Pts
- physical activity
- DASH diet/low sodium diet
- weight reduction
- smoking cessation
- decrease EtOH
Major CHD Risk Factors
- family hx: male 45, female >55
- HTN: >140/90 or HTN meds
- current cigarette smoking
- HDL
What is a negative CHD risk factor?
HDL > 60
CHD Risk Equivalents
- DM
- peripheral arterial dz
- AAA
- symptomatic carotid artery dz
Normal Total Cholesterol
Normal LDL Cholesterol
Normal HDL Cholesterol
> 60
Normal TGs
When should TLC be started in patients with 0-1 CHD risk factors? What is their LDL goal?
- start TLC when LDL > 160
- goal
When should TLC be started in patients with >2 CHD risk factors and 10 year risk
- start TLC when LDL > 130
- goal LDL
When should TLC be started in patients with >2 risk factors and 10 year risk 10-20%? What is their LDL goal?
- start TLC at LDL > 130
- goal LDL
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) for CHD Patients
- healthy diet
- weight reduction
- increased physical activity
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) for CHD Patients
- healthy diet
- weight reduction
- increased physical activity
Define Stage 1 HTN.
SBP 140-159
DBP 90-99