HTN Flashcards
1
Q
Dx of malignant HTN
A
Rapid INC in diastolic BP > 130 mmHg with appearance of grade III-IV retinopathy
2
Q
Is papilledema required for a Dx of malignant HTN?
A
NO! It is unreliable
3
Q
Other work-up that should be done with malignant HTN?
A
Check cognition
EKG (LVH, ST elevation)
UA: Renal Hematuria
4
Q
SSx of Malignant HTN
A
Restlessness, Confusion, Somnolence, Blurry vision, HA, N/V, Focal neuro deficits
5
Q
Sequellae of Malignant HTN
A
Encephalopathy w/blurry vision, Seizure, Coma, L ventricular failure, MI, Pulmonary edema, Hemolytic anemia, DIC
6
Q
Tx of Malignant HTN
A
MEDICAL EMERGENCY!
Hospitalization
7
Q
List some other hypertensive emergencies (7)
A
Pulmonary Edema MI Aortic Dissection Pheochromocytoma Crisis Toxemia of PG Cerebral Hemorrhage Angina (unstable) Encephalopathy
