HTN Flashcards
1
Q
4 target organ damage from HTN
A
- LVH (ECG)
- CKD (labs)
- retinopathy
- MI
- stroke/TIA
2
Q
5 causes of secondary HTN
A
- renal causes
- thyroid
- sleep apnea
- pheo
- aldosteronism
3
Q
- resistant HTN
- abrupt onset of severe GTN
- under 30 yo
- disproportionate target organ damage
- new diastolic HTN >65yo
- accelerated
- low potassium
A
when to think it might be secondary HTN
4
Q
6 tests/labs for initial eval of HTN
A
- ECG
- creatinine, UA
- electrolytes
- TSH
- glucose/A1C
- lipids
5
Q
why do we get ECGs for initial HTN eval
A
screen for LVH
6
Q
why do we get creatinine, UA for initial HTN eval
A
- kidney function and proteinuria
7
Q
why do we get Electrolytes for initial HTN eval
A
K+ (secondary cause), antiHTN effects
8
Q
why do we get TSH for initial HTN eval
A
screening for secondary cause
9
Q
why do we get glucose for initial HTN eval
A
assess other CV risk factor
10
Q
class 2 vs class 3 obesity
A
class 2 is over 35 and class 3 is over 40
