Hypertension Flashcards
0
Q
What is the normal BP range?
A
<140/90mmHg for more than 3months
1
Q
What is hypertension?
A
A sustained blood pressure at or above levels associated with an increased risk of complications
2
Q
When do you treat BP?
A
Systolic >160
Diastolic >90
3
Q
What are the causes of hypertension?
A
Essential
Secondary
4
Q
What percentage of people have essential hypertension?
A
95%
5
Q
What are the risk factors for essential hypertension?
A
Obesity Smoking Alcohol Diabetes Ethnic minorities sedentary life
6
Q
What are the examples of secondary hypertension?
A
Renal disease
Crushings disease
7
Q
What are the complications of HBP?
A
Stroke
Left ventricular hypertrophy
Renal failure
MI
8
Q
What are the dental implications for HBP?
A
-stress can increase B
Risk of GA
Drugs: B blocker: lichenkid drug reaction
Ace inhibitors; loss of taste and lichenoid
