ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION Flashcards
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Also known as silent killer
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Hypertension
2
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Most common form but exact cause is Unknown
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PRIMARY HYPERTENSION
3
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Refers to elevated blood pressure caused by underlying disease
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SECONDARY HYPERTENSION
4
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Normal BP
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Less than 120 and less than 80
5
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Complications of Hypertension
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Coronary artery disease, heart failure , renal failure , stroke
6
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Diagnostic for hypertension
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3 consecutive positive elevated BPreadings
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