Hypertension

Question 1

What is Hypertension?

Answer 1

Hypertension is high blood pressure

Question 2

At what pressure is hypertension diagnosed?

Answer 2

140/90

Question 3

What is the aetiology of hypertension?

Answer 3

Primarily idiopathic 
Renal disease 
stenosis 
Obesity 
Smoking

Question 4

What are the symptoms of hypertension?

Answer 4

Can be asymptomatic until severe 
Flushed 
Headaches
Syncope
Fatigue
Blurred vision in severe cases

Question 5

What are the signs of hypertension?

Answer 5

Blood pressure exceeding 140/90

130/80 in diabetics

Question 6

What are the complications of hypertension?

Answer 6

End organ damage

Question 7

What is the non pathological definition of hypertension?

Answer 7

The blood pressure above which the benefit of treatment outweighs the risk in terms of morbidity and mortality

Question 8

Give examples of instances in which blood pressure varies throughout the day

Answer 8

Standing up
Mental stress
Physical stress

Question 9

Define type 1 hypertension?

Answer 9

Clinical blood pressure 140/90 mmHg or higher

ABPM Daytime average 135/85 mmHg or higher

Question 10

Define type 2 hypertension?

Answer 10

Clinical blood pressure i160/100 mmHg or higher

ABPM daytime average 150/95 mmHg or higher

Question 11

Define type 3/severe hypertension

Answer 11

Clinical systolic pressure of 180 mmHg or higher

Clinical diastolic blood pressure is 110 mmHg or higher