Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
Persistently elevated BP
No known cause
Secondary is associated with another primary disease
2
Q
Diastolic Reading
A
Avg of two or more measure on two consecutive visits
3
Q
Systolic reading
A
Avg of three consecutive visits
4
Q
Epidemiology
M/F
Age
A
Until age 45 = more M
Btw 45 and 64 similar
After 64 = F
5
Q
Causes
A
Inc CO
Inc TPR
6
Q
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
A
Systolic is above 140 and diastolic is below 90
7
Q
Risk Factors
A
Age Genetics Gender Obesity Sodium Alcohol Low K, Ca, Mg Nicotine Cholesterol
8
Q
Management
A
Weight control Limit alcohol intake Smoking cessation Reduce sodium Raise K, Ca, Mg Exercise - aerobically
9
Q
Effects of exercise
A
Endurance training can dec BP 10 mmHg
Resistance is not effective to reduce BP
10
Q
Medications
A
Beta blockers
Diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
