Hypertension Flashcards
Hypertension?
Complications of Hypertension
Myocardial infarction
Stroke
Aneurysm
Retinopathy
Alzheimer’s disease
Kidney problems
Treatments of hypertension
- Ccb - verapamil , amlidipnr
Diuretic Hydrocholoro thiazide furosemide
Beta blocker labetolol atenonlol
ARB valsartan losart
Acei Enalpril lisinopril
Aldosterone antagonist spironolactone
2 approach
Threshold for bo intervention
Target b.p after treatment
Non oharma hypertension treatment
Weight loss
Dash diet
Salt intake
Physical activity
Alcohol intake
4 ways to assess hypertensive patients
Sec causes
Contributory factors
End organ damage
Determination of cvr
Adverse effects of Hypertensive drugs
Bb
Diabetes and renal disease
Acei’s
Pregnant elderly
Methyl dopa
Ccb
Race
African Carribbean natives
Ccb …avoid thiazide BCS of djabetes
Persons over 55 and under
Under - Acei’s or low dose ARB.
Over - CCB
ARB + CCB
ARB + CCB +THIA DIURETIC
RESISTANT HYPER
MONITORING
REVUEW ANNUALLY
Aspirin and statin used when?
Reduce CV events
Recommended in CVR
Secondary causes?
Renal disease
Renal artery stenosis
Hyperaldosteronism
Contributory factor
Smoking
Weight gain
Salt intake
No exercise
Sedentary lifestyle
End organ damage
Renal fxn test
Retina changes
ECG for ischemic disease