Ch 11 HTN, dyslipidemia, HF Flashcards
target organ damage form HTN: brain
stroke, vascular (multi-infarct) dementia
target organ damage from HTN: cardiovascular system
atherosclerosis, MI, Left ventricular hypertrophy, heart failure
target organ damage from HTN: kidney
HTN nephropathy, renal failure
target organ damage from HTN: Eye
HTN retinopathy with risk of blindness
hypertensive retinopathy
retinal vascular damage caused by poorly controlled HTN. if there’s damage in the retinal vessels, there’s damage everywhere else in body. examining eyes are the only way we see blood vessels
hypertensive retinopathy grade 1
common in longstanding poorly controlled HTN
reversible when txed
-narrowing of terminal arteriolar branches
-no vision change or permanent findings
ex: 165/98
hypertensive retinopathy grade 2
see MORE narrowing of arterioles with severe local constriction
no vision changes or permanent retinal findings
hypertensive retinopathy grade 3
DBP is 110 or greater = HTN EMERGENCY
-flame-shaped hemorrhages (bleeding behind eyes)
-potential for visual changes and retinal findings from bleeding scars
hypertensive retinopathy grade 4
DBP 130 or more= HTN EMERGENCY
-papilledema (bulging of optic disc; “vessels point arrows that point to optic disc”)
-bleeding behind eyes,
potential for visual change and permanent retinal findings
primary HTN initial diagnostic testing
need a baseline for med use and screening for secondary causes of HTN:
- fasting blood glucose (DM)
-CBC (anemia) - lipid (dyslipidemia)
- Cr, GFR (renal fxn)
- Na, K, Ca (e- disorder)
- TSH
- UA (proteinuria for HTN nephropathy; usually 1st warning)
- ECG (arrhythmia, infarction, chamber size)
primary prevention for lifestyle changes in HTN
-goal of <130/80
->150 mins/wk exercise or >75/wk vigorous
-low dose aspirin for high risk pts
-metformin (primary) or SGLT-2 or GLP-1 (secondary)
-diet
-tobacco
-cholesterol
BP meds: chlorthalidone (preferred), HCTZ: what are the adverse effects?
thiazide diuretics (peripheral vascular resistance reducers)
AE: depletes Na, K, Mg
-calcium SPARING so it’s good for older women who are fracture risk
lisinopril (prinivil), enalapril, losartan, telmisartan adverse effect
ace inhibitor / ARB (peripheral vascular resistance reducers)
AE: K sparing (hyperK risk with inadequate fluid intake, over diuresis, renal impairment), use with aldosterone antagonist
ACE: cough, angioedema (Black, Latino, hx of NSAID allergy), use ARB instead
no pregnancy
what HTN med is priority to use in diabetic patients?
ACE inhibitors/ARB
CCB (dihydropyridine; Amlodipine (Norvasc) -ipine, NonDHP (diltiazem) adverse effects
PVR reducers
-ankle edema with DPH, dose dependent with more edema in higher dose (max 2.5 mg of amlodipine)
-avoid use in HF, renal, hepatic impairment
priority HTN meds
diuretics (thiazide)
ACE/ARB
CCB
secondary HTN meds
use when pt is on all 3 priority meds but HTN still not under control
-Beta-blockers
-Aldosterone antagonist
for BP: beta adrenergic antagonist (beta blockers , -lol): atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
-secondary HTN meds; not 1st line
-lowers HR and Stroke volume
do NOT use non cardioselective beta blockers (propranolol,pindolol, sotalol, timolol (O thru Z letters) in lower airway disease (asthma, COPD)
BB with 1st letter A-N are cardioselective
aldosterone antagonist: Spironolactone (Aldactone), eplerenone (Inspra) adverse effects
-secondary HTN meds; not 1st line
-hyperK risk, esp with ACE/ARB use or volume depletion, excessive diuresis
-gynecomastia risk with prolonged use
if pt on 1 HTN medication and still not under control, what can you do?
add a 2nd HTN drug. it’s usually more effective than increasing 1st drug dose (also minimizes side effects from 1st med). 2nd med can cause 10-15 mmgh drop.
which medication should be avoided with a pt with HTN?
a systemic vasoconstrictor: pseudoephedrine