HTN Flashcards
What would happen if the cells in the SA node slowed down their frequency of depolarization over time?
they would have sick sinus
What are Sx of sick sinus?
dizziness
fatigue
low HR (42)
common in elderly
What is a treatment for sick sinus
pacemaker
more Ca entry =
stronger contraction
(inotropy/contractility)
faster Ca entry =
faster contraction
(chronotropy/HR)
Parts of ECG to look at
ST elevation
QT prolongation
QRS
QT prolongation
What is OBPM
in the office
attended for BP reading
What is AOBP
office automated (unattended)
What is ABPM?
Ambulatory BP monitoring
What is HBPM?
home BP monitoring
What to consider when taking BP?
conditions
timing
duration
Primary HTN
chronically increased BP results from multiple factors, no single factor predominates
also commonly associated with the metabolic syndrome
Secondary HTN
HTN is caused by significant dysfunction of a single system
Treatment resistance
usually defined as lack of BP control despite a combination of 3 HTN medications, one of which being a diuretic
What is masked HTN?
home will be high
office will be normal
What is white coat HTN?
office will be high
home will be normal
CV Risk Factors Non-Modifiable
Age > 55 years
Male
Family History of Premature CV
CV Risk Factors Modifiable
sedentary lifestyle
poor dietary habits
abdominal obesity
Dysglycemia
smoking
dyslipidemia
stress hypertension
HTN urgency
Situations where BP should be reduced within hours
BP ≥180 / ≥130 AND
papilledema or other target organ changes
HTN Emergency
Situations that require immediate BP reduction
E.g. hypertensive encephalopathy, intracranial bleed, unstable angina/MI, acute heart failure
Jugular venous pressure (JVP)
indirect assessment of right atrial pressure
Edema
swelling or accumulation of fluid in a tissue
How does BP increase from NSAIDs
inhibition of renal Pg production
lowers renal perfusion
How does BP increase from steroids
mineralocorticoid effects
How does BP increase from hormonal contraceptives
triggers angiotensinogen production from liver
How does BP increase from decongestants
SNS activity