HTN Flashcards
First line agents in HTN
ACEi, ARBs, CCB, Thiazide Diuretics
When do we initiate pharmacological therapy?
130-139/80-89 ASCVD >10%. 1 month FU
>140/90 in <10% risk, or STROKE
If <10% suggest non-pharm therapy and reasess in 3-6 months
Goal once started on pharmacological therapy
<130/80 unless medically unsafe to do so. Ex, fall risk
RAAS Inhibitors
ACEi
ARBs
Direct Renin Inhibitor
Aldosterone Antagonist
Excessive RAAS stimulation leads to
Increased sympathic activity
Increased PVR
Water/salt retention.
All leading to Elevated BP. Inhibiting RAAS lowers BP
Direct Renin Inhibitor Acts
Directly on Renin, less release from kidneys.
ACEi Acts
On ACE enzyme, converting AT1 to AT2
ARB Acts
Blcoks Angiotensin 2 On AT1 type receptor- vasoconstriction/dilation of arteries.
Aldosterone Antagonists Act
Decrease Aldosterone secretion from kidney. Increases NaCl and H2O excretion while conserving K+
ACE Clinical Pearls
Causes peripheral vasodilaton.
Increases bradykinin- cough SA
ACE Agents + Dosing
Enalapril 5-40mg 1-2xD
Linsinopril 10-40 mg D
ACE Clinical Considerations
Renal protective- use with DM, DKD, or CKD.
Use Post MI & HFrEF
Contraindicated in pregnancy, avoid in childbearing years.
ARB Agents + Dosing
Irbesaran 150-300mg D
Losartan 50-100mg 1-2xD
Valsartan 80-320mg D
ARB Clinical Considerations
Use is similar to ACEi, Do not use ACE/ARB together. Contraindicated in pregnancy.
ACE/ARB ADE
Slight rise in SCr at iniiation HYPERKALEMIA- monitor K- increased risk of CKD Dry cough RARE Angioedema Pregnancy Cat D
ACE/ARB DDinx
K sparing diuretics
K supplements
ACE/ARB Monitoring
BP, SCr, Bun, K
Angioedema, cough
Assess blood test for elecrolytes and renal fxn 2-4 weeks after initating therapy
Direct Renin Inhibitor Considerations/ADE
Do not use with ACE/ARB, preg. Same considerations.
Slight rise in BUN, SCr at initiation.
HYPERKALEMIA
Aldosterone Antag Considerations/ADE
Avoid if Anuria, renal insufficency, High K
Hyponatremia, Gynecomastia, Impotence
Aldosterone Antag SP
Used in HFrEF, and Resistant HTN