Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
hypertension
A
The persistent increase of blood pressure on the wall of
blood vessels
2
Q
hypertension phrase
A
silent killer
3
Q
environmental risks
A
Stress
Increased salt intake
Physical inactivity
Obesity
Smoking
4
Q
primary hypertension
A
Unknown cause
No cure, but controllable
Genetic factors play a role
90% of cases
5
Q
secondary hypertension
A
Identifiable cause
Comorbid disease
Drug cause
10% of cases
6
Q
Cardiac Output (C.O)
A
The amount of blood each ventricle
pumps per minute
C.O = S.V x H.R
7
Q
Stroke Volume (S.V)
A
The amount of the blood each ventricle
pumps per contraction
S.V = preload x contractility
8
Q
Blood Pressure (B.P)
A
The amount of force exerted on the
walls of the blood vessel when blood
moves through
B.P = C.O x P.R
9
Q
Peripheral Resistance (P.R)
A
The amount of blood resistance to
blood flow
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