Hypertension Flashcards
what are the 3 stages of Hypertension?
mild - >140/90mmHg
moderate - >160/100mmHg
severe - >180/110mmHg
what is step 1 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?
ACE or ARB
what is step 2 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?
ACE or ARB
PLUS
CCB
what is step 3 treatment for patients UNDER 55 who are NOT BAME OR patients T2 diabetes?
ACE or ARB PLUS CCB PLUS Thiazide Diuretic
what is step 1 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?
CCB
what is step 2 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?
CCB
PLUS
ACE/ARB/Thiazide
what is step 3 treatment for patients OVER 55, ALL BAME patients without t2 diabetes?
CCB PLUS ACE/ARB PLUS Thiazide
what should be done for pregnant patients with hypertension?
ACE, ARBS and Thiazies need to STOPPED and referred to a specialist
what are examples of ACE
lisonpirl
ramipirl
enalapril
(most prils)
what are examples of ARBS
Candesartan
Irbestan
Valsartan
(most stans)
what are examples of CCBs
Amlodipine
Felodipine
Vermapamil
what are examples of thiazides?
Indapamide
Chlorotidone
what are main side effects of ACE>
persistent cough
rash (angioedema)
renal failure
hypotension
what are the main side effects for ARBS
hyperkalaemia
dizziness
what are the main side efets for CCBs
headache and oedema