HTN/Hypotension Flashcards
Crista terminalis
Smooth muscular ridge in superior portion of RA. Divides muculi pectinati and RA auricle from smooth surface of RA
What is located at the orifice of coronary sinus?
Thebesian valve
What lies in the junction of the IVC and RA
Eustachain valve
Limbus of the fossa ovalis
Located on the medial wall of the RA
2 phases of Diastole
Passive (Rapid ventricular filling) and active (atrial contraction/rapid ventricular filling)
What valves close during diastole?
Semilunar
What valves close during systole?
AV
Prescribed drugs for HTN tx
Lisinopril (ACE-I), generic Norvasc-amlodipine (CCB), Hydrochlorothiazide
HTN defined as…
elevated BP with systolic greater than or equal to 140mmHg or diastolic greater than or equal to 90 mmHg
Systems and symptoms hypertension may present with
Brain- stroke, headache, confusion. Eye- vision problems, hypertensive retinopathy. Heart- myocardial infarction, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, coronary artery disease. Kidneys- Hypertensive nephropathy, renal failure, blood in the urine. Blood- elevated sugar levels. Also chest pain, difficulty breathing, pounding in chest, neck, ears
HIgh BP has increased risk of…
Myocardial ischemia/infarction, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease (heart, brain, and kidneys affected)
Systolic BP
Maximum arterial pressure during cardiac contraction
Diastolic BP
Minimal arterial pressure during cardiac relaxation
What might BP fluctuate with?
Body temperature, diet (increased coffee intake), exercise, emotional state (very stressed), and medication (like diuretics)
Prehypertension
Systolic BP 120-139 OR diastolic 80-89mmHg
Hypertension, stage 1
Systolic BP 140-159mmHg OR diastolic 90-99mmHg
Hypertension, stage 2
systolic greater than 160, diastolic greater than 100mmHg
Mild HTN diagnosis should not be made until…
BP has been measured in at least 3-6 visits spaced over weeks to months
types of HTN
essential (primary), secondary, malignant, and urgency and emergency
2 major effects of HTN
Increased cardiac output and increased systemic vascular resistance
Factors that may cause primary/essential HTN
Pathogenesis may be related to many factors - Increased sympathetic neural activity, increased angiotensin II activiey, familial tendency if parents affected, reduced adult nephron mass
Pathogenesis of secondary HTN
HTN occurs as a result of underlying condition- primary renal disease, renovascular disease, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, Cushing’s syndrome, oral contraceptives, Hypo/hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, OSA, coarctation of the aorta
Triad of hyperaldosteronism
Causes HTN, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis
What is the major cause of secondary HTN in young children?
Coarctation of the aorta
HTN with retinal hemorrhages, exudates, or papilledema classified as..
Malignant HTN
HTN greater than 220/140 with progressive end organ damage classified as…
Hypertensive Emergency
HTN greater than 180/110 mmHg in asymptomatic patient with no evidence of end organ damage classified as…
Hypertension Urgency