Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
How can calculate mean arterial pressure?
A
diastolic + 1/3 pulse pressure
2
Q
How can blood pressure be measured?
A
sphygmomanonmeter with auscultation
3
Q
What is false hypertension?
A
stress visiting GP can increase b.p. leading to false diagnosis
4
Q
Define essential hypertension
A
a blood pressure which os associated with significant cardiovascular risk
5
Q
What can cause secondary hypertension?
A
renal disease, renovascular disease conn's syndrome cushing's syndrome hyperthyroidism phaeochromocytoma pregnancy drugs
6
Q
what are the consequences of hypertension?
A
left ventricular hypertrophy
increased risk of MI and stroke
development of renal impairment
development of chronic heart failure
7
Q
What are the goals of treatment for hypertension?
A
low side effects when taking drugs
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