Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two most common structural changes to the heart with longstanding systemic hypertension?
A
LVH and LA enlargement
2
Q
What is the pulse pressure of the following blood pressure?
BP 160/98
A
62 mmHG
(160-98)
3
Q
Why does Blood pressure usually drop a couple of minutes post exercise compared to pre-exercise?
A
There is vasodilation post exercise
4
Q
Which heart medication below is capable of lowering a patients heart rate by about 25%?
- Calcium chain blockers
- Diuretics like hydrochlorotiazide
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
A
Beta Blockers
5
Q
A patient with an increased LV relative wall thickness but normal LV mass index would have which type of geometric remodeling?
- Normal geometry
- Concentric remodeling
- Concentric hypertrophy
- Eccentric hypertrophy
A
Concentric remodeling
6
Q
Why does the LA enlarge in the setting of longstanding hypertension?
A
Due to increased filling pressures and diastolic dysfunciton
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