Hypertension Flashcards
1
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Causes of secondary hypertension
A
Renal disease Drug induced Pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) Endocrine Vascular (aortic coarctation) Sleep apnoea
2
Q
Likely causes of hypertension
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Age Genetic/FH Environment (stress) Weight (salt intake/obesity/diet) Alcohol intake Race Birth weight also associated
3
Q
Risk factors for hypertension
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Cigarette smoking Diabetes mellitus Renal disease Male - 2x risk Hyperlipidaemia Previous MI or stroke LVH -2x risk
4
Q
Key targets for treatment of hypertension
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Sympathetic system
RAAS
5
Q
Complications of hypertension - end organ damage
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Haemorrhage, stroke, cognitive decline Retinopathy Peripheral vascular disease LVH, CHD, CHF, MI Renal failure, dialysis, transplantation, proteinuria
