E3: HTN Therapeutics Flashcards
Define hypertension and what two things are increased with it
Hypertension: persistently elevated arterial blood pressure
-Increase cardiac output (CO)
-increased peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)
Define primary hypertension
Unknown cause but thought to be genetics, poor diet, lack of exercise & obesity
What are 4 causes of secondary hypertension
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Medications
- Alcohol
Short and long term complications of HTN (3)
- myocardial infarction
- heart failure
- stroke
Long term complications of HTN (5)
- peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Retinopathy
- Sexual dysfunction
- Atrial fibrillation (Afib)
What is the goal of HTN therapy and what is the target BP for most patients per ACC?AHA
Reduce morbidity and mortality from CV events
BP Target: 130/80
What was the trial that established the target BP for most patients w/HTN and what was its findings
SPRINT trial, found that patients that had their BP brought down to 120 with medications experienced more side effects. Ultimately, it is better to be below 130 than 120 because the additional SE do not outweigh the benefits
Classification of BP (Normal to Stage 2)
Normal: <120/80
Elevated: 120-129/<80
Stage 1: 130-139/80-89
Stage 2: >140/90
Intervention and follow for various BP readings (Normal to Stage 2)
Normal: <120/80
Intervention: Lifestyle and follow up in 1 year
Elevated: 120-129/<80
Intervention: Lifestyle and follow up in 3-6 months
Stage 1: 130-139/80-89
Primary prevention & ASCVD 10 yr risk < 10%
Intervention: Lifestyle and follow up in 3-6 months
Stage 1: 130-139/80-89
Secondary prevention OR ASCVD 10-year risk >10%
Intervention: Lifestyle + 1 med and follow up in 2-4 weeks
Stage 2: >140/90
Intervention: Lifestyle + 2 med and follow up in 2-4 weeks
Define primary prevention
Define secondary prevention
Primary prevention: NO heart-attack, stroke, or heart failure
Secondary prevention: History of heart-attack, stroke, or heart failure
What is ASCVD
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular disease risk
Pooled Cohort Equations preferred by guidelines to estimate 10-year risk of ASCVD
Who is ASCVD valid for? What about those outside of the age range?
US adults age 40 to 79 in absence of concurrent statin therapy
Those >79 years old, the 10-year ASCVD risk is generally >10%
Uncertain utility in other racial groups
Define established HTN
Anyone who is currently treated for hypertension or has failed lifestyle modifications
For those with established HTN, if their SBP is <110, what should you do
consider decreasing BP meds, especially if polypharmacy or symptomatic hypotension
For those with established HTN, if their BP is 110-130/80, what should you do
Continue treatment plan, their BP is controlled
For those with established HTN, if their BP is >130/80, what should you do? How to do you select which option is the best
1) Need to make a change to improve BP control
2) Verify adherence to current plan
3) Increase non-pharmacologic modifications
4) Increase medication dose
5) Add additional medication
Selection depends on patient factors
-current BP (>140/90 need med change)
-patient wishes, adherence, PMH, etc
What are the 7 life-style changes
- weight loss
- physical activity
- DASH diet
- reduced salt intake
- increase potassium
- alcohol intake
- tobacco cessation
Lifestyle change: weight loss
Goal BMI, SBP reduction = x
Goal weight is BMI 18.5 to 24.9
1mmHg/1kg weight loss
Lifestyle change: physical activity
Goal time, SBP reduction = x
90-150/wk
-4-8 mmHg
Lifestyle change: DASH diet
Increase consumption in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy
-10mmHg
Lifestyle change: reduced salt intake
at least 1 g reduction, ideally consume less than 1.5 g daily
-6mmHg
Lifestyle change: increase potassium
Excluded population
3.5 to 5 g daily preferred in diet
NOT for patients w/CKD or hyperkalemia
-4mmHg
Lifestyle change: alcohol intake
<2 drink for men daily
<1 drink for women daily
-4mmHg
Lifestyle change: tobacco cessation
Recommend tobacco cessation at every visit
No reduction but is a risk factor for CVD
First line HTN agents (4)
What is the benefit of them
- ACE inhibitors
- ARB
- CCB
- Thiazide diuretics
Additional mortality benefit in HTN
Second line HTN agents (2)
What is the benefit of them
- Aldosterone antagonists
- Beta Blockers (BB)
Mortality benefit in other diseases
Third line HTN agents (3)
- α-1 blockers
- Central α-2 agonists
- Direct vasodilators
What is the ACE inhibitor we specifically mentioned and its max dose
Lisinopril 40mg
When is it best to use ACEi
When should you avoid them
Best: first line in HTN especially if patients have signs or risks of chronic kidney dysfunction
AVOID:
1. acute kidney injury
2. hyperkalemia (K>5.5 mEq/mL)
3. pregnancy
4. severe bilateral renal artery stenosis
Key monitoring for ACE inhibitors and response
- Angioedema: D/C & document as allergy
- Cough: D/C & document as allergy
- BMP ran 1-2 weeks after start or dose increase to monitor for ↑SCr or ↑K