HTN

Question 1

What is hypertension

Answer 1

1)Increased vascular resistance
2)Volume expansion
3)Imbalance between basil constriction and basal dilation forces
4)RAAS plays a role

Question 2

What is hypertension

Answer 2

1)Increased vascular resistance
2)Volume expansion
3)Imbalance between vasoconstriction and vasodilation forces
4)RAAS plays a role

Question 3

Risk factors for hypertension

Answer 3

Obesity
High salt intake
Physical inactivity

Question 4

Long term impact of RAAS activation

Answer 4

Vascular remodeling: thickening/narrowing of blood vessel walls

Question 5

What consistent blood pressure is considering diagnostic for HTN

Answer 5

> 130/80

Question 6

Primary(essential) HTN

Answer 6

90-95% of cases
No identifiable cause
Graduate onset, typically influenced by lifestyle and genetics
Bp rises gradually over time

Question 7

Secondary HTN

Answer 7

1)5-10% of cases
2)Caused by an identifiable medical condition or medications
3)Sudden onset
4)May present with very high BP(>180/120)