Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What is the causes of hypertension?
A
- 95% (primary) are unknown
- due to polygenic variance, environmental factors (obesity, diet, alcohol)
- 5% (secondary) are due to known causes such as renal disease, renal artery stenosis, adrenal tumours
2
Q
What is the treatment for hypertension?
A
A-Ace inhibitiors, ARB
B- ß Blockers
C- Ca channel blockers
D-diuretics