Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Essential Hypertension
A
A rise in blood pressure of an unknown cause
2
Q
What is the cut off clinically for AMBP?
A
140/90 mmHg
3
Q
How often are readings taken using an AMBP monitor?
A
2 every hour for 14 days
4
Q
How often are readings taken using a HMBP monitor?
A
2 times a day for a week
5
Q
Stage 1 hypertension
A
Clinical: 140/90
AMBP: 135/85
6
Q
Stage 2 hypertension
A
Clinical: 160/100
AMBP: 150/95
7
Q
Stage 3 hypertension
A
Systolic: 180
Diastolic: 110
8
Q
What is masked hypertension?
A
When the patient has a higher home reading than at the clinic (difficult to diagnose)
9
Q
What is the most accurate test for assessing LVH?
A
MRI > echo > ECG
10
Q
What is the BP target for under 80s on treatment?
A
140/90 mmHg
11
Q
What is the target treatment for over 80s on treatment?
A
150/90 mmHg
