Hypertension Flashcards

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Positive Effects of lowering BP

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Great reduction in risk of having a STROKE

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Stages of Hypertension

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Pre-Hypertensive: 121-139mmHg

Stage 1: 140-159mmHg

Stage 2: >/=160mmHg

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BP Equation

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MAP-CVP=COxTPR

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Renal Set Point

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Altered in cases of chronic hypertension; usually causes increased excretion of Na+ in cases of increased BP or CO

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Renovascualar Hypertension

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Detected by an arteriogram

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Conn’s Syndrome

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Hyperaldosteronism

  • Renin levels are suppressed; severe hypokalemia
  • Confirmed diagnosis w/ nonstimulatable renin levels and nonsupressible aldosterone levels
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Pheochromocytoma

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Increased production of catecholamines in the adrenals; natiuresis is ineffective at reducing the hypertension

*Diagnosis made by measuring urinary catecholamine/metabolite concentrations

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Causes of Hypertension

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*Primary (90%)

Secondary: CRF
Renovascular
Pheochromocytoma
Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Malignant Hypertension

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A medical emergency characterized by evidence of acute vascular inflammation; normally found on a fundoscope exam

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Evaluation criteria for Secondary Hypertension

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  1. Early development
  2. NO Family history
  3. Severe/difficult to control
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Fibromuscular Dypslasia

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A type of renovascular hypertension seen in young, white women; responds well to treatment

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Evaluation for Hyperaldosteronism

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  • Usual clue= Hypokalemia
    • especially w/ injection of ACE inhibitors

-Use diuretics to stimulate renin production and aldosterone supression

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Uncomplicated hypertension treatment

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Diuretics, Beta-blockers

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Diabetes treatment

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ACE inhibitors

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MI treatment

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Beta-blockers

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