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Hypertension Flashcards

1
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What is hypertension?

A

Sustained level of arterial BP above expected relative to age, sex and race

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2
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What causes primary hypertension?

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Idiopathic
Genetic
RAAS - salt
Sympathetic Activity

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3
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Which renal conditions can cause secondary hypertension?

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Renal artery stenosis
Glomerulonephritis
Chronic pyelonephritis
Cystic disease

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4
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How can renal pathology cause hypertensioN?

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Increase rennin release leads to vasoconstriction + salt/water overload

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5
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Which endocrine conditions can cause hypertension?

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Excess adrenaline (tumour) 
Aldosterone (Conn's disease) 
Corticosteroid (Cushing's)
Noradrenaline (Phaeochromocytoma)
Hyperparathyroidism
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6
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Which congenital hear disease can cause hypertension?

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Coarctation of the aorta

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7
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Which drug class can cause hypertension?

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Corticosteroids

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8
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Which respiratory disease can cause hypertension?

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Obstructive sleep apnoea

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9
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Which neural condition can cause hypertension

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Intracranial tumour

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10
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What causes benign hypertension?

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Increased LV load and decreased perfusion leading to LVH

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11
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What occurs in LVH?

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Interstitial fibrosis
Micro-infarcts
Diastolic dysfunction

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12
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Fibrosis of cardiac muscle can lead to?

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Cor pulmonale
Aortic dissection
Stroke
+/- subarachnoid haemmorhage

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13
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Benign hypertension causes what to happen to the small arteries and arterioles in retina and kidneys?

A

Tunica media thickens

Hyaline atherosclerosis

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14
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What is defined as malignant hypertension?

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Diastolic BP >130-140

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15
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Malignant hypertension can arise de novo or …?

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Progression of benign/secondary hypertension

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16
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What are causes of malignant hypertension?

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Cerebral oedema (papilloedema)
Acute renal failure
Acute heart failure
Headache and cerebral haemmorhage

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17
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What is seen in the blood vessels with malignant hypertension?

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Fibrinoid necrosis and endarteritis proliferation of walls

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18
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Pregnancy related hypertension is often secondary to?

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Silent renal or systemic disease

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19
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What are possible complications of pregnancy-related hypertension?

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Pre-ecmaplsia and proteinuria

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20
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What is the main risk factor for hypertension?

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Age

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21
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What are other risk factors for hypertension besides age?

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End-organ damage
Established vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease
Diabetes

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22
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What is defined as stage I hypertension?

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Clinic BP >140/90 + ABPM/HBPM daytime average >135/85

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What is defined as stage II hypertension?

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Clinic BP >160/90 + ABPM/HBPM daytime average >150/95

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24
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What is defined as severe hypertension?

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Clinic BP systolic >180 or diastolic > 110

25
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Which examinations allow determination of CVS risk?

A 
Urine- proteins?
Glucose
Electrolytes
Creatinine
eGFR
Cholesterol
Examine funds for hypertensive retinopathy
12-lead ECG
26
Q

Which lifestyle interventions are recommended for hypertensive patients?

A 
Low sodium & caffeine diet
Lose weight
Exercise
Decrease alcohol intake (moderate drinking is good) 
Stop smoking
27
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What is the initial anti-hypertensive management for a <55 year old?

28
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What is the initial anti-hypertensive management for an Afro-Carribian +/- >55 year old?

29
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What is the stage 2 treatment for hypertension?

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ACEI/ARB + CCB

30
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What is the 3rd stage of hypertension treatment?

A

ACEI + CCB + Thiazide Diuretic

31
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What are options for stage 4 hypertension management?

A

Alpha blocker
Beta blocker
Increase diuretic dose
Consult specialist

32
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Is it more effective to add another drug to the regimen or increase the dose of one that’s already prescribed?

A

Adding a drug is more effective

33
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What is an example of an ACEI?

A

Lisinopril

34
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What is the mechanism of Lisinopril?

A

Blocks angiotensin I to II conversion + stops degradation of bradykinin

35
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What is the effect of an ACEI?

A 
Venous dialtion (reduce preload) + arteriolar dilation (decrease after load and TPR)
Reduce aldosterone release - decrease MABP + reduce direct growth action of aldosterone on the heart
36
Q

ACEI have a possible suppressive effect on the proliferation of?

A

Smooth muscle cells in media of resistance vessels

37
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What are side effects of ACE inhibitors?

A 
Hypotension (especially if on diuretic)
Dry cough (bradykinin stimulates nerves in airway)
38
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What is an example of an ARB?

39
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What is the mechanism of an ARB?

A

AT1 receptor blocker - prevents angiotensin II from binding

40
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Why does an ARB not cause the same cough as an ACEI?

A

Doesn’t inhibit bradykinin metabolism

41
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ACEI and ARB are contraindicated in?

A

Pregnancy

Renal artery stenosis

42
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Why are ACEI and ARB contraindicated in pregnancy?

A

Foetal toxicity

43
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What is an example of a CCB?

A

Verampamil

44
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What is the mechanism of Verampamil?

A

Selective for heart

Prevent opening of L-type calcium channels

45
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What is the effect of Verampamil?

A

General arteriolar dilation decreasing TPR and MABP

46
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What are side effects of CCBs?

A

Hypotension
Dizziness
Flushing
Ankle oedema

47
Q

What is an example of a thiazide diuretic?

A

Bendroflumethiazide

48
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What is the mechanism of a thiazide diuretic?

A

Inhibit NaCl reabsorption in dital tubule

Sodium and water is excreted

49
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What are the side effects of thiazide diuretics?

A 
Hypokalaemia - tiredness
Arrythmias
Hyperglycaemia - Diabetes
Increase uric acid - gout
Impotence
50
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What is an example of a beta-blocker?

51
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What is the mechanism of Atenolol?

A

Block GPCR adrenoceptor activation by noradrenaline

52
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What is the effect of beta-blockers?

A

Decrease CO
Decrease renin-release from kidneys
CNS action decreases sympathetic activity

53
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With beta-blocker treatment, what happens to the CO and MABP over time?

A

CO returns to normal

MABP remains depressed by “resetting” TPR at lower level

54
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What are 2 examples of alpha blockers?

A

Prozobin/Doxazosin

55
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What is the mechanism of alpha blockers?

A

Reduce sympathetic transmission

56
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What is the effect of alpha blockers?

A

Decrease MABP

57
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What are the side effects of alpha blockers?

A

Postural hypotension

58
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What are the ECG changes of LVH?

A

R and S waves are REALLY tall

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