HTN Flashcards
normal BP
< 120/<80
elevation BP
120-129/<80
stage 1 HTN
130-139 or 80-89
stage 2 HTN
> /= 140 or >/= 90
BP goal in patients w CKD
140/90
normal BP goal for other people < 60 and no CKD
130/80
BP goal in people > 60
150/90
what is the most important prognostic factor for HTN
LVH
when should you initiate meds for HTN if < 60
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
when should you initiate meds for HTN if > 60
SBP > 150 or DBP > 90
when should you initiate meds for HTN if CKD
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
when should you initiate meds for HTN if DM
SBP > 140 or DBP > 90
contraindications to ACEIs
pregnancy
what is first line for HTN in African Americans
CCB / thiazide
what type of CCB should be used for tx in HTN
dihydropyridines or nonDHP
what CCB are used to tx HTN in patients w Afib
nonDHP (verapamil/diltiazem)
what is the best drug to decrease TG
fibrates
health maintenance goals w hypertriglyceridema
< 150
isolated systolic HTN
systolic pressure >/= 130 with a diastolic pressure < 80
isolated diastolic HTN
systolic pressure < 130 and diastolic >/= 80
