Hypertension Flashcards

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What is the causes of hypertension?

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  • 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
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What is the treatment for hypertension?

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A-Ace inhibitiors, ARB
B- ß Blockers
C- Ca channel blockers
D-diuretics

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