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OSCE - Common stations by system - Cardiovascular > Hypertension > Flashcards

Hypertension Flashcards

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What are the common examination findings?

A

Increase BP

Risk factor appearence - Obesity/Tar staining/Xanthelasma/Corneal arcus

Signs of PAD

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What are the investigations?

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To finish the exam i would like to - Fundoscopy, respiratory exam, and Peripheral arterial exam,urinalysis and BP

By the bed - History and obs. Also want to examine the fundi for eye signs

Bloods - FBC, U/E, lipid profile, urine dipstick, glucose

Remember endocrine if young

Other - ECG, echo, CXR

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What are the key investigation findings?

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Anything suggesting HTN

eg eye signs/risk factor signs

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What is the treatment?

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Conservative - Lifestyle

Medical - ACEi if under 55 or black

Calcium channel blocker if not

Statins

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What are the risk factors?

What are the sequelae

A
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Familial hyperliidpaemia

Sequelae -

AF/MI/Stroke/Renal disease/ eye disease/LVH and HF

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OSCE - Common stations by system - Cardiovascular (10 decks)

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