Hypertension

Question 1

Primary/essential HTN
vs
Secondary hypertension

Answer 1

Primary: Most common
Secondary: Secondary to other known causes such as estrogen use, renal disease, pregancny, endocrine disorder, renal artery stenosis (#1 cause of secondary hypertension)

Question 2

ACC/AHA guidelines for HTN

Answer 2

Normal: <120 AND <80
Elevated: 120-129 AND <80
Stage 1: 130-139 OR 80-89
Stage 2: >140 OR >90