Chronic diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1 hypertension classification
A
SBP = 140-159 DBP= 90-99
2
Q
Stage 2 hypertension classification
A
SBP= 160-179 DBP= 100-109
3
Q
Red flags for hypertension
A
Headache
Blurred vision
Dyspnoea
Dizziness
Nose bleeds
Haematuria
4
Q
first-line investigation for hypertension
A
Bloods
- FBC, U+Es, TFTs
ECG
24 hours BP
- Ambulatory
- Home monitoring
5
Q
First line type 1 HTN management in <55 non Black people
A
ACEi / ARB
6
Q
First line type 1 HTN management in >55 / Black people
A
CCB
- Amlodipine
or
Thiazide diuretic
7
Q
Second line management of HTN
A
ACEi + CCB
or
ACEi + thiazide
8
Q
Management of step 4 hypetension
A
ACEi + Thiazide + CCB
And add one of
- Another diuretic
- Alpha blocker
- Beta-blocker
