Hypertension - Clincial Relevance Flashcards
1
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure
2
Q
What can hypertension result in if not treated?
A
Coronary thrombosis, stroke and renal failiure
3
Q
What are the two types of hypertension?
A
Primary and secondary
4
Q
What is the cause of primary hypertension?
A
It is unknown
5
Q
What is primary hypertension linked to?
A
Smoking, obesity and is often attributed to the western diet
6
Q
What is the most common type of hypertension?
A
Primary - 95% of cases
7
Q
What is secondary hypertension caused by?
A
A specific abnormality in one of the organs or systems of the body
8
Q
What is the first line of treatment for hypertension?
A
Lifestyle changes to reduce the amount of salt in their diet
9
Q
What is given if the first treatment doesn’t work?
A
Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium antagonists and diuretics
