hypertension Flashcards
what is the calculation of BP
CO X PVR
what is involved in the physiological regulation of BP
sympathetic tone, RAAS, and plasma volume (renal and ADH)’
what is prehypertension
120-139/80-89
stage 1 hyper
140-159/90-99
stage 2 hypertension
> 160/100
how to correctly take B
patient preparation, correct cuff size, both arms, twice during the visit. take it three times, at least a week apart
modifiable factors for HTN
obesity, diet, alcohol, physical inactivity, OSA, DM and dyslipidemia, personality traits (depression)
what are the signs of secondary HTN, the ones that should provoke a “hold-on”
old with new onset, young, severe or refractory HTN, acute increases in otherwise stable,
symptoms of coarctation?
if delayed femoral pulses, lower BP in the lower extremities, and a to and fro aortic murmur, and a 3 sign on chest X
