hypertension Flashcards
what is the clinical BP range for stage 1 hypertension?
140/90mmHg - 159/99mmHg
what is the HBPM/ABPM range for stage 1 hypertension?
135/85mmHg - 149/94mmHg
what is the clinical BP range for stage 2 hypertension?
160/100mmhg or higher
what is the ABPM/HBPM BP range for stage 1 hypertension?
150/95mmHg or higher
Which stage is regarded as severe hypertension?
stage 3
what is the clinical systolic range for stage 3 hypertension?
180 mmHg or higher
what is the clinical diastolic range for stage 3 hypertension?
120mmHg or higher
what is primary hypertension?
hypertension without an underlying cause
what is secondary hypertension?
hypertension with an underlying cause
what is accelerated or malignant hypertension?
severe hypertension
on or above 180/120mmHg
what are some physical indications of accelerated or malignant hypertension?
- retinal hemorrhage
- papilloedema
what is isolated systolic hypertension
when the systolic is above 130mmHg and the diastolic is below 80mmHg
what is Iatrogenic hypertension
drug induced hypertension
what causes iatrogenic hypertension?
NSAIDs
Steroids
Stimulants (alcohol or amphetamines)
Supplements (ginseng, liquorice)
Antidepressants
Immunosuppressants (e.g tacrolimus)
what is the general definition of hypertension?
persistent elevated arterial blood pressure
what are the risk factors of Hypertension?
sex
age
ethnicity
lifestyle
when is sex a risk factor of hypertension?
under 65 years old for males
65-74 year old females
