Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Systolic > 150
Diastolic > 90
Elderly (80+) systolic >160
Diabetics >140/80
2
Q
Order
A
Bloods
ECG
3
Q
Not on 2nd reading
A
Temporary hypertension - due to nerves, etc…
4
Q
95% of cases
A
Essential hypertension
5
Q
Kidney
A
Renovascular hypertension
6
Q
Sleeping disorder
A
Obstructive sleep apnea
7
Q
Endocrine
A
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Cushing’s syndrome
Acromegaly
Pheochromocytoma
8
Q
Drug induced
A
NSAIDs
Estrogen - OCs, replacement therapy
Steroids
Erythropoietin
9
Q
Pregnancy
A
Hypertension of pregnancy
Preeclampsia
Eclampsia
HELLP syndrome
