Hypertension Flashcards

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What is hypertension

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condition where bp is elevated to an extent where clinical benefit is obtained by lowering it

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2
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Textbook bp

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120/80

Top is systolic and bottom is diastolic

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3
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Consequences of hypertension

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• Myocardial infarction (MI)
• Cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
(2 biggest)
• Heart failure
• Renal (kidney) disease
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Vascular dementia

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4
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Mercury increases

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For every 5 mm increase of mercury in diastolic it increases risk of stroke by 35-40%

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5
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High risk patients for complications

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• Evidence of cardiovascular disease
• Elderly
• Diabetes
• Renal failure
• Lifestyle factors (smoke, diet, stress etc)

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How common is hypertension

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• UK adult population: 31% men +
26% women
• 65% 65-74yrs
• Ethnicity: Black African + Black
Caribbeans higher incidence
• Still underdiagnosed and
undertreated
• Government target

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7
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2 types of hypertension

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• 90-95% Primary/Essential
- cause unknown

• 5-10% Secondary
- underlying cause renal (80%) and endocrine disease, pregnancy and drugs

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Risk factors of primary

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– age
– Gender
– Socio-economic status
– Obesity
– Excess alcohol
– Salt intake
– Ethnicity
– Family history
– Lack of exercise
– Diet (fats)
– Stress
– Smoking
– Other diseases eg DM, renal failure

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9
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Drug causes of 2ndary

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Rugs that increase BP

• Combined Oral Contraceptives
• NSAIDs e.g. ibuprofen
• Steroids e.g. prednisolone
• Sympathomimetic amines
e.g.pseudoephedrine (cold remedies)

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Hypertension clinical presentation

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• Asymptomatic
• Headache - unclear if cause or incidental
• Detected at population screening or
presentation of patient with
complication eg. Myocardial infarction,
renal failure etc

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Malignant hypertension

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• Uncommon
• increase bp (>180/120)
• Confusion, headache, visual loss, coma
• Evidence of small vessel damage:
– Eyes
– Kidneys
– Brain
• Medical emergency
• Rapid control of bp over 12-24 hrs
• Often fatal
• 1 year survival <20%
• Long-term morbidity
• Careful follow-up

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12
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Arteries in manual bp measurements

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Palpitation of radial artery

Auscultation of brachial artery

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13
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Bp can be affected by:

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– Fear & anxiety ( including ”white-coat” HT)
– Physical activity
– Caffeine
– Alcohol
– Tobacco
– Temperature
– Full bladder
– Obesity (correct cuff size)

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14
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Drug groups to treat hypertension

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• Diuretics
• Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
(ACEI’s)
• Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists
(ARBs)
• Calcium channel blockers (CCB)
• Betablockers
• Alpha- blockers
• Centrally acting agents
• Renin inhibitors

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15
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Factors which affect which drug to use fast

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• (Ability to reduce bp)
• Ability to reduce complications
• Patient characteristics
• Other conditions
• Side-effects
• Adherence
• Cost

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16
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What is the 1st factor

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Reduce complications

17
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What is the 2nd factor

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Patient characteristics

Age - renin drops
ethnicity - people of colour produce less renin
pregnancy - only a few drugs are safe
allergies

18
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When to combine drugs

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When target BP isnt reached with monotherapy

75% of people with HT cannot be controlled on one drug alone

19
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How to combine drugs

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Combine drugs with different pharmacology/mechanisms of actions or act on different pathways

Avoid combining drugs with same side effects

20
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1st line drugs and their groups

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CCB

ACEIs

Diuretics

Aldosterone antagonists

Angiotensin II receptor blockers - ARBs

Beta-blockers

Alpha blockers

Renin inhibitors

Centrally acting agents

21
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CCB

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(amodipine, diltiazem) - 1st line for >55years and or black African Caribbean for any age

22
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ACEIs

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ACEIs (ramipril, lisinopril) - 1st line for >55yeras and all diabetics

23
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Diuretics

A

indapamide

Used in combination with other antihypertensives

Can cause low K levels

Not for patients in renal failure

24
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Aldosterone antagonists

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Spironolactone

Can cause high K levels

Used for heart failure

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Losartan and candesartan Alternative to ACEIs
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Beta blockers
Atenolol and bisoprolol Used for heart failure Caution in athsma
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Alpha blockers
Doxazosin Used in renal impairment
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Renin inhibitors
Aliskirin
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Centrally acting agents
Conidine